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Three new recruits for Springboard
Springboard Corporate Finance has recruited three new team members
Preparing your business for sale – Part 2
Written by James Bailey, Partner. We’ve been covering the key areas to consider when preparing your business for sale. In my first blog on preparing for sale I covered understanding your objectives, starting the process early, company profile / brand and the...
Preparing your business for sale – Part 1
Written by James Bailey, Partner. To achieve a successful sale, maximise value and minimise the risk of a failed transaction, founders and shareholders should have a clear plan. Below, I’ll cover some initial areas to consider and will follow up with more detailed...
Who should you sell your business to?
Written by Robert Johnson, Partner. The decision to sell your business and who to sell it to can often be a tough one to make. You need to carefully consider all your options and reflect on several factors including: Your personal and professional aspirations Whether...
The route to successful serial acquisitions
Written by James Bailey, Partner Acquisitions continue to shape the growth strategies of many businesses and can be a central route to new markets, products, resources or simply to grow profitability and turnover faster. Making a single acquisition can be a challenge...
Breakfast with the Mayor
Delighted to host 50 business leaders at Vinoteca for breakfast with guest speaker West Midlands Mayor Andy Steet. Andy Street gave a positive talk covering the impact of the Commonwealth games including how it has changed perceptions of Birmingham and how the...
Raising funds in the current economic climate
Given the economic turmoil of the past few years, with a global pandemic, the war in Ukraine, inflation at a 30-year high, the energy crisis and the pound falling to a record low against the dollar, as a business owner, you would be forgiven for thinking that now may not be the time to look to raise finance for growth.
Mini-budget – Maximum Uncertainty!
Has last week’s statement created a ‘Perfect Storm’ for business owners?
Springboard CF winner of ‘Deal Of The Year’
Springboard CF is delighted to have won 'Deal Of The Year' at Insider Media Midlands Dealmakers Awards 2022 last night for Sykes Holiday Cottages acquisition of Forest Holidays. Sykes Holiday Cottages was advised on the deal by Springboard Partners Simon...