INVESTMENT

There are various different types of investments available to SMEs, from an introduction of capital, to the restructuring of assets, reconfiguration of management and team members, and the injection of specific expertise and time from an external specialist.

EXIT STRATEGIES

You may be nearing retirement, or seeking a new challenge. Or you may have family or personal motives for wanting to sell you company. Whatever the reason, you want to make the best decisions over this change. Succession planning can be straightforward if you have the next generation of your family who want to take over and have the relevant skills and motivation, but this is not always an option. Nonetheless, giving some forethought to your desired outcome will not only aid a smooth transition and assist you in achieving what you want, but also help to protect your team and ensure your legacy. Without any planning, you might be forced to close the company and liquidate the assets.

MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

Mergers and acquisitions are not the sole domain of larger companies. Many SMEs join forces to advantage. Their ownerships may be transferred or consolidated with other entities to achieve the sought-after result. A merger or acquisition does not necessarily result in the change of the acquired company’s name or its structure, but can simply be a change in the ownership of shares.

PROTECTING YOUR TEAM

You may have employees who have been with you a long time, making substantial contributions to your company’s success and as such are very valued members of the team. When you sell your company, you are likely to want to confirm that their future is secure.

ENSURING YOUR LEGACY

If you have owned your company for some time, you may well have built up an entity that makes an impact on the community, serving customers’ needs and wants and possibly influencing your industrial sector. You are likely to want to see this legacy passed on to someone who will respect and cherish it.

SO WHERE NOW?

Call Liza Jones on 020 7834 1066 now for a complimentary discussion to see what might be the right path for you to take to achieve your desired outcome.