Selling your small business can be a daunting task, especially when you've invested your heart and soul into building it. However, my advice to every entrepreneur is to consider their exit strategy. This guide explores the benefits and steps of an MBO. Remember, UK...
Richard Olsen
Using Your Assets to Secure Funds for SME Expansion
I’m often asked about alternative ways to raise funds for business expansion. SME’s still struggle to access finance through traditional routes such as bank loans but one way to access the finance you need is to take advantage of your assets. Small and Medium-sized...
A Comprehensive Guide to Identifying the Perfect Buyer for Your Business
As a business owner, selling your business involves one critical task—finding the perfect buyer. In this guide, we will walk you through essential steps and factors, optimising your journey to maximize your business's value and achieve desired outcomes. Thorough...
Mastering Business Pivot: A Guide to Navigate Change and Seize Opportunities
We are often asked when is the right time to change a business, what are the signs to adapt? Pivoting a business—making substantial changes in core strategy, product offerings, or target market—can be the game-changer between survival and failure. This article delves...
7 next steps if you’ve been rejected for business finance
In a perfect world, every business would secure its funding choice immediately without a hitch. However, this is often not the case. Lenders and investors have set criteria they stick to when considering businesses, and not everyone will meet them. Funding isn’t an...
7 credit management tips for maintaining cash flow
Maintaining positive cash flow is integral to the long-term running of your business. It enables you to meet your financial commitments and keep your operations ticking. However, there are constant threats to cash flow. One that frequently affects businesses is late...
Should you lease or buy business assets?
Every company needs assets to operate, from machinery and hardware to vehicles and furnishings. Without these, staff cannot do their jobs and customers are left unserved. However, securing these assets comes at a substantial cost. Buying assets outright requires...
How to maintain cash flow amidst rising inflation
With the economic context of the UK, it’s no surprise many businesses are experiencing cash concerns. Inflation, the energy crisis, supply shortages, and the risk of recession have all seen economic confidence decline and prices increase, bringing unwanted...
What is stock finance?
Stock finance is a popular form of funding used to boost cash flow by unleashing capital in your warehouse. It utilises unused stock as security to raise finance from lenders. If used correctly, it is a great way to free up money while enabling you to retain the...