Are you a small business owner looking to grow your business in the next 3 years? If so, you’re not alone! According to recent research by the Department of Business Innovation & Skill, 75% of owners have an ambition of growing their business during this period, however understanding how best to scale up your operations […]
Why staff capacity is so vitally important right now Practically every business I look at has to deal with various factors which will limit company growth in a number of different areas. However, there is usually one factor that is dominant – one “finite limited resource” which in the final analysis determines how far your […]
Now is the time to reimagine your business As we enter the ‘next normal’ for business it is important to spend time reviewing your business strategy. Not sure how to reimagine your business? Don’t know where to start? Try to think of it as developing a road map — with it, you’ll determine the direction […]
It is great to see a return to economic activity in parts of Europe. Inevitably my mind turns to what relaxation of ‘lockdown’ may look like for the UK. Many of us will be struggling to visualise what that may look like for our firms. This blog will help you find your ‘start-up’ mojo. Remember, […]
It’s not just about a multiple of your earnings (EBITDA)……. Many business owners just focus on the ‘numbers’ in terms of Turnover and a multiple of Earnings (3 to 6+ times) when trying to get an indicative value for their business. However, there is so much more that should be taken into account when valuing […]
‘The water was cold and shook me up. It was another few seconds before I realized that I accidentally drilled into a water pipe behind the plasterboard during one of my weekend DIY (don’t!) projects at home. With one hand covering the leak I frantically called a local plumber – who thankfully happened to be […]
Do you hope to sell your business in the future? Is your SME business investment ready? If you are planning to exit or sell your business in the future you need to ensure your business is growing and operating in the right way focussing on 4 key elements to ensure your SME Business is Investment […]
Have you ever thought about buying a business? Thank you for attending the Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce webinar on 17th October where our CMC Partner, Atreya Chaganty discussed whether a Merger or Acquisition would be a suitable option to help your business growth. During the webinar Atreya explored how SME’s can successfully acquire companies […]
