Business finance is typically discussed in terms of finding sufficient funding for the trading entity. However, for the great majority of New and Growing Companies (NGCs), the personal financial outlook for the ownership team is deeply entwined with the company – and it’s often where barriers to success arise. Business Growth and Funding Requirements For…
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After years of carefully developing an idea that eventually becomes a successful business operation, entrepreneurs begin to consider selling what they’ve built-up either to meet a new challenge or choose to slow down. However, before taking that leap, it’s important to focus on the business sale process and identify your company’s true worth before signing…
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Building a successful business from start-up to sustained profitability is no easy feat, especially in the current economic climate. There are no short-cuts or absolute guarantees when building a thriving business. But there are successes, which come from a combination of careful planning, hard work and working with the right team. After investing significant amounts…
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Part of scaling-up and growing your business means increasing your ops team to get better processes in place that help increase revenue, whilst managing and protecting assets and risk. But many companies still either over-pay or wing-it when it comes to one function: legal. They either: Use the corporate lawyer who did a great job…
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After starting up and running a business, the idea of selling will be an inevitable thought in the back of your mind. Taking your business to sale can often be one of the most valuable and gratifying experiences you’ll ever do as a business owner. It can also be an emotional and stressful time for…
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Running a business successfully is very challenging. It is very easy to get bogged down in the day to day running of the business and to have a limited perspective on your business and what is happening in the world around you. If you find yourself in this position, your business is likely to be…
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Whilst having the appropriate organisational structure in place and the company’s financials aligned is important, it’s crucial to make sure that the people side of your business is in a stable place too. But how do you go about assessing the employees within your business and ensuring that the company is in the right place…
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To achieve the valuation you are aiming for and to make the business attractive to a buyer could easily take three to five years. So, if you are planning to sell your business in the future, developing an Exit Plan at an early stage can have many benefits. Having an Exit Plan, which is reviewed…
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As a business owner you have a lot on your plate. You must often take on multiple responsibilities and fill many roles across the business as the company starts to grow. However, while your focus may be primarily on scaling up the business and overseeing the day-to-day operations, it’s important that you still keep an…
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