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Simon Scott

Simon works as an advisor or non-executive director with owner-managers. His key focus and passion is working with owners to get their business to the next level and to maximise their true potential. He takes a practical approach to driving revenue, raising money or helping build successful exit strategies.  

Simon, is a highly experienced Managing Director with extensive experience in running high growth IT, media and service companies. He has specialist knowledge in maximising revenue growth, as well as buying/selling and integrating businesses. He is also a qualified chartered accountant.  

He supports businesses in Hertfordshire, and North London 

To find out more or arrange an initial appointment, contact Simon on 07850 894 998 or 01491 829181 or email him. 

You can read Simon’s full profile here 

Testimonials

'I’ve worked with Simon for 2 years and in this time my business has expanded by 30%, both sales and profits. We’ve changed the way we do business and Simon has given us the practical advice and support needed to do this. I thoroughly recommend him if you really want to move your business forward.'

Mark Leverett - Managing Director of ABL Circuits 

 

‘Simon gave me superb support to enable me to sell my business. He provided great insight and advice to ensure the sale reached a successful conclusion. Importantly, after the sale the merged businesses are now doing well!   

Stewart Peart - Managing Director of AppliedIT Ltd now Integra ICT Ltd 

Blog

Thursday
May102012

Raising money for your business? – Make sure you ask the right people the right question

Too many business owners we talk to have been disappointed in their efforts to raise cash for their business – but often this is because they’ve asked the wrong people the wrong question. It is crucial that you are clear about why you need to raise money and then match this to the right type of funder.

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Wednesday
Apr182012

Why have an exit strategy?

As an owner manger, if you are thinking of selling your business it is essential to give some thought to your exit strategy and how you plan the get the most from your business when you come to sell it. This planning and preparation work can take a number of years – this is the best way to ensure that the business sells for the maximum amount. You only sell a business once.

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Thursday
Apr142011

Is selling a business like selling a house?.... No, not if you want to maximise its value!

OK,  both are about the largest transactions any individual will ever have, with seriously life changing amounts of money involved, and of course its all about getting the highest price – but that’s where the similarity ends.

Preparing your house for sale can be achieved quickly, going for “kerb appeal” with a lick of paint, a tidy garden and a few pot plants. Internally clearing all the clutter, more painting… and the smell of baking bread can, apparently, be a winner!

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