Access to Finance

If you are looking for external finance, some of the questions to consider are –

  • Is your business at its best possible state of preparedness to get funding from an investor, grants agency or banker?
  • Are you getting the finance at the best ‘price’?
  • Will you obtain the best valuation for your business, so you don't give too much away?
  • Have you considered the different emphasis required in business plans aimed at investors rather than those aimed at bankers?
  • Are you aware of the myriad sources of different types of finance?

The Government has recognised that 'many businesses with growth potential who would benefit from an investment are still missing out'.

With experienced professional guidance, your chances of getting funded are substantially increased – and the money could be raised faster. We can help you deal with the principal challenges of securing financing, such as –

  • Identifying the most appropriate sources of money
  • Reviewing the business to identify and correct shortfalls or omissions that would impact on an investment decision
  • Guidance on investor expectations and attitudes
  • Help with preparation of the business plan and of the live  presentation
  • Mentoring through the funding and due diligence process

There is plenty of finance out there for good propositions, but many fail due to lack of credibility or realism, poor explanations, deficiencies in the model, wrong emphasis and misunderstanding of expectations. These pitfalls can be avoided. Our advisers can take you through the whole process and significantly improve the prospect of success.

Business Plans

We have prepared company investment summaries (business plans, prospectuses) for everything from bank loans and business angels to venture capital firms, private placings and Nasdaq flotation. It is essential that the plan is prepared carefully, conscientiously and with the right focus. Depending on the audience, different topics should be emphasised and discussed appropriately. For example, VC's want a serious amount of detail, research and thought about the market sector.

Let us help you in preparing your plan.

See our investment readiness discussion paper.