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CEO Insight
Bracebridge Corporate Finance talk to Mark Roberts about his role as CEO and his successful exit from software company, CSC Tell us about CSC and your appointment as CEO? CSC, which now operates under the Tekla brand and is owned by US based Trimble, develops and...
M&A tips – Identifying and approaching potential purchasers of your business
Bracebridge Corporate Finance provide an insight into the process of identifying and approaching potential purchasers. One of the most important aspects of the sale process is ensuring that the most suitable potential purchasers are identified and they are approached...
Pros and cons of an off-market deal
Andy Moore, Managing Director, gives his views on the relative merits of negotiating with a single purchaser and running a competitive auction process with multiple parties Many business owners at some point will be approached by a potential purchaser. But how should...
In the Spotlight – Mark Freer of Business Growth Fund
Mark Freer, Investment Director in Birmingham, addresses some commonly asked questions about The Business Growth Fund. How would you differentiate BGF from other private equity firms? BGF was set-up to provide growing companies with a new funding option, one that...
Keys to a successful sale – An entrepreneur’s perspective
What did you do before Surestop? My whole career has been spent running businesses across a range of industry sectors and turning good ones into excellent ones and loss makers into profitable businesses. I have been fortunate during my career to have had the...
Plan ahead for a successful exit
The M&A market is continuing to improve for business owners looking to sell their company. However in order to optimise value and minimise the risk of a failed sale process, forward planning is essential. Andy Moore, Managing Director of Bracebridge Corporate...
Meet Bracebridge’s Chairman
Tell us about your current non-executive roles. I am fortunate to have four non-executive positions at present, which is something I am very proud of as I have only recently made the transition from a full-on executive career to a “plural” career. Two of these roles...
Bracebridge Corporate Finance Sponsor Sutton Coldfield under 13s rugby football club
Bracebridge Corporate Finance are delighted to announce they have become the proud shirt sponsors of Sutton Coldfield Under 13s Rugby Football Club. Bracebridge Corporate Finance recognise the importance of supporting its local community. Andy Moore, Managing...
How much Is my company worth?
If you are considering the sale of your company, it is important to make a thorough assessment of the potential value and saleability of the company before you commit to a sale process. Valuations (often measured in terms of multiples of profit or revenue) in most...
Top ten tips for selling your business
The sale process can often be stressful for business owners. It can be a distraction from the day to day running of the business and it may not always result in a successful outcome. Bracebridge Corporate Finance provides some simple, practical advice on how best to...