Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # The Business Board ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Articles](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/articles/) - [Word on the street February 2026](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-february-2026/) - February opened with a familiar theme: headline inflation showing signs of easing while the Bank of England kept policy on hold — a combination that’s encouraging for sensible dealmaking in the £1m–£10m market. Latest official data from the Office for National Statistics showed CPI at 3.0% in the 12 months to January, down from December - [Word on the street January 2026](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-january-2026/) - January 2026 — softer inflation, a steady Bank Rate, and optimism for mid-market deals January opened 2026 with a welcome but measured easing of the cost-of-living squeeze: annual CPI inflation in the United Kingdom slowed to 3.0%, down from 3.4% in December. That drop — driven by weaker transport and food pressures — immediately pushed - [Word On The Street - December 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-december-2025/) - December 2025 — steadying markets, a pre-Christmas rate cut, and a clearer path for mid-market deals December closed the year with a clearer economic signal than we’d seen for much of 2025: inflation was drifting toward target and the Bank of England took a pre-Christmas step to ease monetary pressure — cutting Bank Rate by - [Word On The Street - March 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-march-2025/) - March 2025 — Growth downgraded as cost pressures bite In March, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) revised down their 2025 growth forecast. Their Quarterly Economic Forecast now placed GDP growth at just 0.9%, citing rising cost pressures, global uncertainties, and weak business investment. Inflation was expected to remain above the Bank of England’s target - [Word On The Street - April 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-april-2025/) - April 2025 — Inflation dips, but uncertainty remains There was a moment of relief in April, as official data showed UK inflation falling to 2.6%. That dip revived speculation that the Bank of England might begin cutting interest rates, offering a potential respite for businesses under pressure. Still, economic uncertainty lingered. With planned hikes to - [Word On The Street - May 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-may-2025/) - May 2025 — M&A resilience begins to emerge Against a backdrop of weak broader growth, signs emerged that M&A was gaining momentum. According to new data from ONS, domestic M&A involving UK companies in Q2 (Apr–Jun) rose to £3.4bn, up from £2.8bn in Q1. People were making deals — not en masse, but strategically. Industry - [Word On The Street - June 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-june-2025/) - June 2025 — A two-speed economy takes shape At the mid-year point, the broader economy has widely been characterised as “two-speed.” The British Chambers of Commerce warned that while some parts of the economy — especially construction — were holding up, many sectors remained under significant strain. Business investment has broadly remained weak, constrained by - [Word On The Street - August 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-august-2025/) - August 2025 — Cooling inflation brings cautious optimism As we enter late summer, some of the macro pressure has eased: inflation is widely expected to have peaked, and markets began pricing in slower, more cautious rate cuts from the Bank of England. That potential moderation in rates, combined with stabilising consumer sentiment, provides a more - [Word On The Street - September 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-september-2025/) - September 2025 — Modest recovery in deal activity, but wider economy remains fragile In September, the British Chambers of Commerce published an updated forecast: GDP growth for 2025 was revised modestly up to 1.3% (from earlier 1.1%), though the outlook for business investment remained muted. In parallel, UK M&A data for the first three quarters - [Word On The Street - October 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-october-2025/) - October 2025 — M&A holds steady despite economic uncertainty Despite persistent macroeconomic challenges — slow GDP growth, weak consumer demand, and uncertainty over trade — UK M&A activity remains fairly robust. Experian’s Market-IQ report noted a shift toward “higher-impact transactions,” with deal value rising even as volume remained subdued. Buyers — especially strategics and long-term - [Word On The Street - November 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-november-2025/) - November 2025 — Stabilising foundations, cautious optimism In November, the economic picture is still somewhat modest — but stabilising. Key outlooks from EY’s ITEM Club and the UK Treasury suggested that 2025 will end with GDP growth roughly at 1.5%, helped by a robust M&A pipeline, some easing of inflation, and improving buyer-seller alignment. In - [Word On The Street - July 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-july-2025/) - July 2025 — Broader economy flat, but buyers sharpening focus July saw little growth: many commentators described the UK economy as “flatlining.” The EY ITEM Club’s summer forecast was cautious, pointing to continuing challenges around global trade, policy uncertainty, and softening labour demand. Yet, despite that, certain businesses remain attractive. Strategic buyers — including corporates - [Word On The Street - February 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-february-2025/) - February 2025 — Economic headwinds, cautious optimism February brought further signs of a choppy economy. The outlook for 2025 remained sluggish, with many forecasters pointing to a slow growth path for the UK. However, interestingly, business leaders signalled a faint uptick in confidence. The Office for National Statistics’ Business Insights and Conditions Survey (BICS) reported - [Word On The Street - January 2025](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-january-2025/) - January 2025 — Inflation surges and business sentiment wobbles The year started with a jolt. UK inflation leaped to 3.0% in January, its highest level since March 2024, up from 2.5% in December. The rise reflected sharp increases in food, transport, airfares — and even VAT on private school fees. Core inflation hit 3.7%, services - [Word on the street - May 2022](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-may-22/) - Are the Bank of England ‘duty bound’ to trigger a recession? A former Bank of England official believes policymakers are ‘duty bound’ to trigger a UK recession in order to get to grips with the inflation crisis. Adam Posen, now head of the Peterson Institute Thinktank, also warned that the UK has a “greater risk - [Word on the street - April 2022](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-april-2022-2/) - GDP increase exceeds initial estimates GDP is estimated to have increased by 1.3% in the last quarter of 2021, exceeding initial estimates of 1% according to the latest data from the ONS. This means that GDP is now 0.1% below its pre-pandemic levels. That’s a positive, right? Well, revisions to GDP figures for the past - [Word on the street - March 2022](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-march-2022/) - Incoming M&A spree for UK Businesses? A recent survey of investors and UK businesses by Independent corporate advisory firm Numis revealed that 86% of FTSE 250 company directors expected to be involved in some form of shareholder-backed M&A activity in 2022. UK Employment hits pre-pandemic heights According to the latest business trends report from BDO, - [Word on the street - February 2022](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-february-2022-2/) - Rate rises a certainty The Bank of England looks set to deliver back to back increases on interest rates for the first time in over 15 years. Future markets are now 100% certain of an increase in the base rate by 0.25% to 0.5% when the Monetary Policy Committee meets this week. Experts are predicting - [Word on the street - January 2022](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-january-2022/) - 50% of small UK businesses expect to raise prices in 2022 A survey conducted by the accountancy network Moore UK has revealed that 50% of the UK’s small businesses intend to raise their prices in the coming year whilst a third plan on making redundancies following the end of the furlough scheme. Drilling down further, - [Word on the street - December 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-december-2021-2/) - G7 to be outpaced by the UK Economy The OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) forecasts that the UK is on course for the fastest economic growth in the G7, predicting that the economy will grow by 6.9% this year. This represents a increase on the think-tank’s previous forecast for the UK economy, - [Word on the street - November 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-november-2021/) - Survey from CBI suggests business growth A recent survey from The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has shown that British businesses gathered momentum and grew at an above-average pace in the 3 months to the end of October, in spite of ongoing disruption to supply chains. The monthly growth indicator from CBI, which collates data - [Word on the street - October 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-october-2021-2-2/) - Faster than expected recovery for the UK economy Latest figures from the ONS have revealed that the UK economy recovered faster than predicted in Q2. GDP increased by 5.5% between April & June, with the figure adjusted up from the initial estimates of 4.8%. However, in spite of the revised figures, the economy was - [Word on the street - September 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-september-2021-2/) - Confidence in UK economy boosted by private equity M&A Boom Chancellor Rishi Sunak says increased interest in British businesses from the private equity sector signals a ‘sign of confidence in the UK economy’. Chancellor Sunak, speaking at a tech conference, went on to say that if international investors are keen to invest their capital in - [Word on the street - August 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-august-2021/) - Economy grows 2% as Eurozone emerges from recession The Eurozone’s economy increased by 2% in Q2 of this year, leading the territory out of recession. The 19 member state zone had previously experienced a double-dip recession, with the economy shrinking by 0.6% in the last quarter of 2020 and 0.3% in Q1 of 2021. - [Word on the street - July 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-july-2021/) - Productivity figures in the UK climbed despite Pandemic Britain’s productivity improved in the first 12 months of the pandemic, according to figures from the ONS. The national lockdowns forced labour intensive industries to close and higher value jobs moved online, leading to output per hour figures growing 0.9% in the year to March. This is - [What does Gareth Southgate have that most of his predecessors didn’t?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/what-does-gareth-southgate-have-that-most-of-his-predecessors-dont/) - What does Gareth Southgate have that most of his predecessors don’t? Why has he succeeded where they have failed? Despite the fact that on paper his CV is far less suitable for the role than many others. For one it’s his grasp of the needs of the individual and how to get the best out - [Word on the street - June 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-june-2021-2/) - 30 year high for UK manufacturing growth The IHS Markit/CIPS Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) achieved a high of 65.6 in May, an increase of 7.7% on 60.9 in April. A figure above 50 represents growth and the latest reading of 65.6 is the highest since records began in 1992. Whilst we saw an increase - [The Recovery Loan Scheme](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-recovery-loan-scheme/) - The Recovery Loan Scheme, frequently referred to as RLS, was launched by the Government on the 6th April 2021 in order to assist businesses in sourcing finance as they look to recover and/or grow following the Covid 19 Pandemic. The funding can be used for any legitimate business purpose ranging from cashflow management to investment - [Word on the street - May 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-may-2021/) - Lowest insolvency levels for 32 years Insolvencies in England and Wales dropped to their lowest levels since 1989 in Q1 of 2021, with Government support measures introduced during the Pandemic helping to keep bankruptcies at bay. Insolvency Service data shows that the number of business declared insolvent plummeted to 2,384 in Q1 2021, down from - [Word on the street - April 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-april-2021-2/) - Economy recovering stronger than expected Data released by the ONS this month sows Britain’s economic recovery during the 2nd half of 2020 was stronger than first anticipated, with recently revised figures showing the economy expanded by 16.9% in Q3 of last year and 1.3% in Q4. This equates to an increase on previous estimates of - [Word on the street - March 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-march-2021/) - CBILs Application Deadline Looms Applications for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILs) will be accepted up to Wednesday 31st March 2021. Focused on providing financial support to SMEs, the scheme has so far lent in excess of £296bn to businesses who been negatively impacted by the Pandemic either via cash flow interruptions or cash - [The headline issues that businesses should address whether improving, selling or both!](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-headline-issues-that-businesses-should-address-whether-improving-selling-or-both/) - As long term, experienced (and successful) advisors in this space, this is probably not the most common question – that’ll be “what’s it worth?” – but it should be. The answer, in a word – PREPARATION It’s preparing the owner for life after the business, but just as importantly, and the bit that’s usually lacking, - [M&A Mid-Market - Polarised but Recovering Well](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/ma-mid-market-polarised-but-recovering-well/) - M&A Mid-Market Polarised but Recovering Well A recent report from an opportunity matching service has shown some promising if unsurprising trends, and a little bit of useful insight. From a fairly low sample size there are clear indications that the market has recovered almost to pre Covid levels. Interestingly the majority of the volume is - [Word on the street - February 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-february-2021/) - Survey Shows optimism from SME’s According to the Barclaycard Payments Barometer, UK SMEs could expect an average 8% growth in revenues for 2021. Perhaps surprisingly, the survey also found that almost 25% have exceeded pre-pandemic levels of output. There were more sobering results from the survey however in that only 3 in 10 SME’s surveys - [Why Invoice Finance Should Be an Option for SME’s Post Covid 19](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/why-invoice-finance-should-be-an-option-for-smes-post-covid-19/) - Put quite simply once Covid ends SMEs will be faced with the following issues: Cash reserves drained Trading losses to fund Government Loans need to be repaid HMRC Liabilities need to be repaid Bank lending will not be readily available Should the economy bounce back – working capital availability will be scarce Can you fund - [Founder led or Owner Operated?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/founder-led-or-owner-operated/) - Founder led or Owner operated? Which do you prefer and what’s the difference? A common and interesting conversation amongst the professional advisor community is about the one single issue or opportunity that a business owner can address to improve their situation, almost regardless of the objective. How about we refer to these businesses as Founder - [Word on the street - January 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-january-2021/) - 2020 saw 12% increase in start-ups Companies House records showed 84,758 more new firms established in 2020 in comparison with 2019. Against the grim economic backdrop caused by the Covid 19 Pandemic, the 12.3% increase was the highest such rise since 2011. History of course shows that start-ups and economic downturns go hand in hand - [Capital Gains Tax changes and the effects on the M&A market in 2021](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/capital-gains-tax-changes-and-the-effects-on-the-ma-market-in-2021/) - Speculation around potential changes to Capital Gains Tax rates has been rife for some time now, with many experts predicting a rates rise in the forthcoming budget. Many had hoped these changes would be cancelled given the latest lockdown measures and the current financial landscape, however it seems the best that can be hoped for - [Word on the street - December 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-december-2020-3/) - Capital Economics issues optimistic prediction Experts at Capital Economics have predicted a quicker than expected recovery for the UK Economy as a result of the Coronavirus vaccine. Following a decline of 11.3% in 2020, the Governments official forecaster had predicted 5.5% growth in 2021 and 6.6% in 2022 Capital Economics meanwhile predicts growth of 7.5% - [Word on the street - December 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-december-2020-2/) - Gridlocked UK ports causing stock shortages and delayed orders Chief executive of the British Ports Association, Richard Ballantyne, said this week congestion issues were “cascading” beyond the container ports and added that delays and queues at lorry ports on the east coast were now increasingly common. In recent weeks the congestion at container ports has - [Word on the street - December 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-december-2020/) - HMRC Preferential Status Changes HMRC will regain preferential creditor status from the 1st December 2020, as per The Finance Act of 2020. Simply put, this means in the instance of an administration or liquidation, HMRC will be first in line to be paid ahead of unsecured creditors and floating charge. At present, employees and the - [Word on the street - November 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-november-2020-2-2/) - UK business owners in a hurry to sell stakes over capital gains tax concerns Accountants, financial advisors and brokers nationwide say they have been inundated with calls from business owners preparing to sell down stakes in businesses ahead of any potential increase in capital gains tax in 2021. Selling a business worth £5m at current - [Word on the street - November 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-november-2020-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Uncertainty around Brexit impacts SME Manufacturers Data from the latest Manufacturing Barometer shows only 3% of SME manufacturers in England believe that Brexit - [Word on the street - November 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-november-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Economy grows by record 15.5% ONS Data shows that the UK economy grew at a record pace in the third quarter of this - [Word on the street - October 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-october-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - September 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-august-2020-2-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - August 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-august-2020-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - July 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-july-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - 19th June 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-19th-june-2020-2-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - 12th June 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-12th-june-2020-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - 24th April 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-24th-april-20-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants With many of the accountants in our network busy helping clients compile their furlough applications this week, we took a step back to - [Word on the street - 5th June 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-5th-june-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - 29th May 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-29th-may-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme - [Word on the street - 22nd May 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-22nd-may-2020-2-2-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants Latest Coronavirus Government Lending Figures Scheme Value of facilities approved # of facilities approved Total number of applications Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) - [Word on the street - 15th May 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-15th-may-2020-2-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants At the time of writing, more than 300,000 businesses in the UK have benefitted from £14 billion in government backed loans, according to - [Word on the street - 7th May 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-7th-may-2020-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants In the week the 'Bounce Back Loan Scheme' was launched by the Government, we saw a staggering 100,000 applications made on the first - [Word on the street - 1st May 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-1st-may-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants The week got off to a positive start with the announcement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak that small businesses will be able to benefit - [Word on the street - 17th April 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/word-on-the-street-17th-april-20/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Summing up the market from our various conversations with Banks, Finance Houses and Accountants The initial quantity of enquiries the high street banks received was obviously immense; once the scheme was announced it took time to put - [CBILs funding – Challenger Banks & Non-Bank lenders to ease pressure?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/cbils-funding-challenger-banks-non-bank-lenders-to-ease-pressure/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]This week the government approved the addition of 4 challenger banks to the emergency coronavirus lending scheme; Starling, Cynergy Bank, Oak North and The Co-operative Bank. With circa 300,000 applications thus far and just 4200 businesses securing - [CBILS under the spotlight as just 2000 firms in the UK granted funding](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/cbils-under-the-spotlight-as-just-2000-firms-in-the-uk-granted-funding/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has to date funded 2022 UK SMEs since it’s introduction on the 23rd March, equating to just 0.65% of applications so far. These figures, compiled by industry body UK Finance, - [Free strategic review](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/free-strategic-review/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Do I want the next 18 months to be like the last? Are you running your company or is it running you? Have you got time to do what you - [R&D Tax Credits – Is your business eligible?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/rd-tax-credits-is-your-business-eligible/) - According to the Government website, R&D Tax Credits are defined as follows: Research and Development (R&D) reliefs support companies that work on innovative projects in science and technology. It can be claimed by a range of companies that seek to research or develop an advance in their field. It can even be claimed on unsuccessful - [England’s most deprived area’s feel the pinch on SME funding](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/englands-most-deprived-areas-feel-the-pinch-on-sme-funding/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]High street banks have been significantly reducing their funding to SME’s for some time now and recent research shows lending in some of the country’s poorest areas is the most affected. The study carried out by Iwoca - [Buying a Business; Where do I start?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/buying-a-business-where-do-i-start/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Industry stats tell us that 9 out of 10 people who start the search process of buying a business never actually complete a transaction. The desire is there, perhaps even the - [The Human Side of M&A](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-human-side-of-ma/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Building and Nurturing Human Equations is the Cornerstone of Successful M&A Deals In the world of lower mid-market M&A there is a high degree of owner-operation, or at the very least, owner-influenced businesses. Once you add in - [The Changing Face of Lower Mid-Market M&A](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-changing-face-of-lower-mid-market-ma/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]The IPO tracker from EY has just released figures for 2019 showing yet another decline Despite raising almost £10B, listings were 56% down on 2018. Only 11 of these were on AIM compared to 35 the previous - [New IR35 legislation - A reminder for the recruitment sector](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/new-ir35-legislation-a-reminder-for-the-recruitment-sector/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]New IR35 legislation is due to be implemented in April 2020 New IR35 legislation is scheduled to be implemented in April 2020 that will amend and extend the existing off-payroll working rules (IR35). Initial estimates from the - [2020 - A new dawn?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/2020-a-new-dawn-or-more-of-the-same/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]"Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man." Benjamin Franklin Or woman, of course... regardless, as the dust settles on another year and Christmas - [The 12 Business Tips of Christmas](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/12-business-tips-of-christmas-for-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Here at the Business Board, our focus is on maximising the potential of your business, whether that be with a view to a successful exit or growth strategy or sourcing funds and business finance. Whatever your immediate - [SMEXIT - Exit strategies for small businesses](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/sm-exit-exit-strategies-for-small-businesses/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Exit strategies for small businesses explained All good things must come to an end and your business is no different. Perhaps it's time to pursue something different or maybe you've given the business world your best years - [Christmas changes everything](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/christmas-changes-everything-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Christmas is coming …it may only be a few weeks away but there’s hopefully a lot of business to be done before then. Whilst for us all it should be a time of enjoyment, if you are - [Christmas Changes everything](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/christmas-changes-everything/) - [cs_section style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 45px; "][cs_row style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; " inner_container="true"][cs_column style="padding: 0px; " fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1"][cs_text text_align="none"] Christmas is coming …it may only be a few weeks away but there’s hopefully a lot of business to be done before then. Whilst for us all it should be a time - [Business Sale Case Study: M & E Engineering consultancy working within the built property environment](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/business-sale-case-study-m-e-engineering-consultancy-working-within-the-built-property-environment/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]"This support was at an emotional level and helped us to understand the philosophy of purchasers/investors, and the highs and inevitable lows of finding the right purchaser" Here are some kind words from the Managing Director of - [The good, the bad and the gearing](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-good-the-bad-and-the-gearing/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]It is ideal to have no debt; ……or is it ? Even some of the world’s wealthiest people will borrow money to buy their aeroplanes, whilst having significant deposits in the bank. Why? So they maximise their - [Accountant Marketing – Delivering your message](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/accountant-marketing-delivering-your-message/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Reading time: 3 minutes Of all the digital marketing tactics available today, email marketing still remains one of the best ways to reach and engage your target demographic. Once you - [Export Finance & the development of overseas markets](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/export-finance-the-development-of-overseas-markets/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Trading internationally creates many opportunities for UK businesses but is not without it’s challenges and perhaps most problematic is cash-flow. Export finance exists to support businesses that may already be - [Construction Sector Finance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/construction-sector-finance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your Construction Business Construction Finance with The Business Board offers working capital solutions for construction companies including sub contractors who provide services under a - [Target marketing for Accountants](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/target-marketing-for-accountants/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] To know your target market is probably one of the best starting points when trying to acquire new business. Firstly, profile your existing customers on their size, location and most - [What makes a business sell?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/what-makes-a-business-sell-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] When you’ve built the business up and ready to sell, exciting times lie ahead. Everyone’s giving you advice on your next move, but are they qualified to tell you what - [Moving with the times](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/moving-with-the-times/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] “Adapt or perish, now as ever, is natures inexorable imperative” - H.G. Wells H.G. Wells, a renowned futurist, had the foresight to see the importance of adaptability long before the - [The current global climate and it’s impact on UK SME’s](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-current-global-climate-and-its-impact-on-uk-smes/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Global research recently carried out by a leading UK financial services specialist points to continued global uncertainty affecting UK SME’s. Coupled with continuing low productivity rates, the findings of the - [Print Sector Finance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print-sector-finance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your print business. Effective cash-flow management is key to the success of any business. At The Business Board, we understand that every business is - [Recruitment Sector Finance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/recruitment-sector-finance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your recruitment agency Effective cash-flow management is key to the success of any business. At The Business Board, we understand that every business is - [The financial implications as Brexit draws ever closer](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-financial-implications-as-brexit-draws-ever-closer/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] According to a recent survey, nearly 2.5 million businesses (44% of the UK’s SME’s) are struggling with cash flow as they look to prepare for Brexit. 1000 senior business decision - [Invoice Finance FAQ's](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/invoice-finance-faqs/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] What is invoice finance? Put simply,it is borrowing money on a percentage of the invoice value, which is instantly available when invoices are raised. Dependant on how quick your suppliers - [Getting the best invoice finance deals](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/how-to-get-the-best-invoice-finance-deals/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] A targeted business plan is a prerequisite when we apply for finance on behalf of our clients This gives lenders more confidence and often leads to securing the most competitive - [Tips to help maximise your property opportunities](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/tips-to-help-maximise-your-property-opportunities/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Firstly, separate the property from any Business sale, it may seem easier to sell in all one go but it won’t realise you the best price. Then separately sell the - [How to get the most out of your Invoice finance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-invoice-finance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] August is a good time to review your invoice discount rates... 1. Ensure you are getting the best overall deal – not just on the rate but all aspects. 2. - [10 August preparation tips for a Business sale and what makes a business sell.](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/10-august-preparation-tips-for-a-business-sale-and-what-makes-a-business-sell/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] For many businesses, July and August can be slower months, but a good time to reflect on where to take your business next and for buyers to assess their autumn - [12 tips to include in your 2 year cash strategy](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/12-tips-to-include-in-your-2-year-cash-strategy/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Firstly, conduct a finance review Make sure you are benefiting from the best invoice finance available to you. A review recently conducted uncovered a £48,000 annual saving for the client. - [Are Q2 results following Q1's Trend?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/are-q2-results-following-q1s-trend/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Whilst we approach the final weeks of the second quarter of the year, will Q2 follow the results of Q1 2019 which revealed a decline in confidence amongst business leaders? - [Diversification and related integration within the property services sector](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/diversification-and-related-integration-within-the-property-services-sector/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] The concept of offering a larger range of products and services to your existing customers or selling your existing products and services to a new portfolio of customers, would be - [A lonely place](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/a-lonely-place/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] A lonely place As a business owner, you will know that running a business can often be a lonely place. Most of us have accountants and solicitors, who if are - [Client Profiles](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/client-profiles/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] There is a lot of advice on what makes a business sell and what should be in place to maximise your price. One that sometimes doesn’t appear on some advice - [Business Board Director Nigel Elkes speaks up for the printing industry](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/printing2web-interview/) - We are essentially a platform for the print and direct mail sector to engage and communicate with each other and prospective clients. Through our business directory, kit exchange, recruitment centre and consultancy services we enable our members to generate genuine business leads, buy or sell print equipment and advertise their job vacancies. We’re basically here - [Cash flow shortages and how to fund them](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/cash-flow-shortages-and-how-to-fund-them/) - Running any business is not for the timid and over the last few years operating in the printing industry has been particularly testing. The list of challenges seems almost endless – the emergence of E-books and digital substitution generally, desk-top publishing which has enabled the world and his dog to produce small printing jobs (albeit - [In the spotlight - Business Board founder Nigel Elkes](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/in-the-spotlight-business-board-founder-nigel-elkes/) - Nigel built a group of companies to £10 million, employing close to 100 employees primarily in the now challenging sector of print and direct mail. Starting in early 1990’s from literally a ‘spare room’, Nigel built up a marketing and direct mail business and after several years bought and merged a number of companies to - [Driving the sales – right or wrong?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/driving-the-sales-right-or-wrong/) - [cs_section class=" " style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "][cs_row style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; " inner_container="true"][cs_column style="padding: 0px; " fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1"][cs_text text_align="none"] Is it time to downsize? It is a continual challenge, within printing and related services, to maintain and improve the sales line. The larger the top line target, the harder it is to - [Who's telling you where to go ?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/whos-telling-you-where-to-go/) - [cs_section style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 45px; "][cs_row style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; " inner_container="true"][cs_column style="padding: 0px; " fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1"][cs_text text_align="none"]Like a lot of Business owners, I am sure you have done your fair share of selling and doubt the negative responses ever phased you. But once you grow your business to a - [What is your Plan B?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/what-is-your-plan-b/) - [cs_section style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 45px; "][cs_row style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; " inner_container="true"][cs_column style="padding: 0px; " fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1"][cs_text text_align="none"] When you've been in business 20 -30 years and experienced much success, it is difficult to contemplate anything else. You’re probably a very positive person, and feel that any challenge can be - [5 tips to help you deliver excellent customer service](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/5-tips-help-deliver-excellent-customer-service/) - [cs_section style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; "][cs_row style="margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; " inner_container="true"][cs_column style="padding: 0px; " fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1"][cs_text] 1. Empower your team to give great customer service Your team are the face of the company, look after them and they will look after your customers. Hire people who care, people who are passionate - [Opportunity Cost](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/opportunity-cost/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Definition : A benefit, profit, or value of something that must be given up to acquire or achieve something else. Every action, choice, or decision has - [Diversification Costs](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/diversification-costs/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]We have all acted on opportunities, generally through related products and services to our main business. The question is how quickly can you turn the opportunity - [Related diversification](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/related-diversification/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]With a related diversification strategy you have the advantage of understanding the business and of knowing what the industry opportunities are. Consider these in the context of integrating benefits into a much stronger and higher value proposition - [Good professional advice](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/good-professional-advice/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Why good, professional advice is vital to your business Your accountants and your solicitors should be your best friends in business and your 'go to' people for advice. They should be able to guide you through business - [Planning an exit from your family run business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/planning-exit-family-run-business/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_feature_headline level="h1" looks_like="h4" icon="plane"]Planning an exit from your family run business[/x_feature_headline][x_gap size="10px"][cs_text]When it comes to family businesses, it may seem logical that ownership will one day transfer to the next generation. But the realities are not so - [Are you thinking of selling your business? Top Tips to consider...](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/top-tips/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]The three key aspects of selling your business Whilst its difficult in the short term to fundamentally affect the sale value of a business, or the methodology used, much can be done to ease and improve the - [The right time to sell?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-right-time-to-sell/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]You’ve worked hard and built up a successful business, there’s an exit strategy firmly in place and all that’s left to decide is, when? • When you need the money most? • When you’re feeling exhausted and - [Capital Gains Tax; How it affects you and the sale of your business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/capital-gains-tax-how-it-affects-you-and-the-sale-of-your-business/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]If you have given some serious thought to your exit strategy, you’ll likely be fully aware of Capital Gains Tax and the impact it will have on your sale and any - [Preparation is Key](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/preparation-is-key/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]You’ve decided it’s time to sell your business and you’re putting together an exit strategy, so what are the kind of things you should be preparing for? Given that implementing your - [Analysing your cashflow](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/analysing-your-cashflow/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]There is an oft repeated tip in business - cash is king, and it is widely accepted that without it, a business empire will be on the ropes. Cash flow is - [Employees; Getting it right](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/employees-getting-it-right/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]They say it about marketing; ‘we know half is working, the problem is we don’t know which half’. Not quite to that extreme but staff motivation and employee issues are a - [After the purchase](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/after-the-purchase/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]'Running and integrating a newly purchased company is a challenge’. We are often focused on putting the deal together, ensuring it is ‘what it says on the tin’ and getting the - [Boosting the value of your company](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/boosting-the-value-of-your-company/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Business owners looking to sell often miss out - they don’t always make the most from deals, and sometimes need advice from the professionals. Maybe you’ve built the company up from - [Keep it in the family?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/keep-it-in-the-family/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]If you run a family business, you may assume that the passage of ownership will transfer to the next generation. But what if your children don’t want to take it on? - [Selling Your Business: What Do Buyers Want to Know?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/selling-your-business-what-do-buyers-want-to-know/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]What do prospective buyers want to know when looking for acquisition opportunities? Follow these steps to ensure you’re well placed to sell. When selling a business, ultimately prospective buyers will only - [Considering your exit strategy? 5 Reasons why you should enlist the help of a business broker](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/considering-your-exit-strategy-5-reasons-why-you-should-enlist-the-help-of-a-business-broker/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Why should I use a business broker to sell my business, surely I can sell it myself… Well potentially yes, but have you tried selling your house with an agent, for - [Selling a business: What makes a good one page sales piece?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/selling-a-business-what-makes-a-good-one-page-sales-piece/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Selling a business is a complex process, so here’s our advice on creating a 'fluff-free' piece of advertising for your company that will appeal to those in the market. When touting - [Are your clients ready for a company sale?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/are-your-clients-ready-for-a-company-sale/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Whether it is now, in 3 years time or longer, it is never too early to start preparing. Or indeed running your business in a fashion that is appealing to others. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/) - Company Sales & Exit StrategiesWe only take on businesses we are confident of selling. 75% of businesses marketed never sell, 75% of the companies we market sell. Sell your businessSector focus - Marketing and Media With access to a significant network of buyers within Creative agencies, Marketing companies and Print Suppliers Read MoreAchieving your goals - [Sell Your Business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/selling-your-business/) - If you are thinking of selling your businessWhether it is an immediate sale or something you are considering over the next 2 to 3 years, it is never too early to lay the foundations for your exit strategy. Preparation is keyA timed, planned and considered approach will maximise the value of your business. Maybe you’ve - [Selling Your Business While Continuing to Run It](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/selling-your-business-while-continuing-to-run-it/) - Selling Your Business While Continuing to Run It Owners commonly underestimate how resource-intensive a sale can be. Running day-to-day operations while managing buyer activity requires structure, delegation and disciplined communication. The objective is simple: preserve operational performance and cashflow while enabling an efficient, confidential sale process. 1. Build a compact deal team Appoint a single - [Maintaining Confidentiality During a Business Sale](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/maintaining-confidentiality-during-a-business-sale/) - Maintaining Confidentiality During a Business Sale Confidentiality is consistently one of the top concerns for owners contemplating a sale. A premature or poorly managed leak can unsettle staff, alarm customers and suppliers, and materially reduce transaction value. Below is a concise, corporate-style guide to the practical controls advisers use to protect confidentiality — and what - [How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-business/) - How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business?Many owners assume that once a buyer is found, a sale is rapid. In practice a successful sale is a multi-stage project: marketing, buyer selection, negotiation, due diligence, legal completion and handover. Below is a practical timeline and the factors that drive it — a clear plan - [Preparing Your Business for Sale: Where to Start](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/preparing-your-business-for-sale-where-to-start/) - Preparing Your Business for Sale: Where to StartSelling a business is often more preparation than event. Owners who start early — typically 12–24 months before marketing — achieve cleaner processes, stronger buyer confidence and better pricing. Below is a pragmatic, corporate-style guide to the essential areas to review and the first practical steps to take. - [What Buyers Look for When Acquiring a Business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/what-buyers-look-for-when-acquiring-a-business/) - What Buyers Look for When Acquiring a BusinessBusiness owners often focus primarily on revenue and profit when considering a sale. While financial performance is clearly important, experienced buyers typically assess a much wider range of factors before making an offer. One of the most important considerations is the sustainability of earnings. Buyers want to understand - [When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/when-is-the-right-time-to-sell-your-business/) - When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?One of the most common questions business owners ask is whether they are selling at the right moment. While every business is different, timing can have a significant impact on both valuation and buyer interest. Many owners instinctively wait until they are ready to retire before exploring - [Useful Tips](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/useful-tips/) - When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?One of the most common questions business owners ask is whether they are selling at the right moment. While every business is different, timing can have a significant impact on both valuation and buyer interest Read moreWhat Buyers Look for When Acquiring a BusinessBusiness owners often focus - [Register Here](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/register-here-2/) - Thank you for your interest, please register your details below Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Your Phone Number (required) Data-driven, market-leading UK digital print & direct-marketing businessI would like to be kept informed on future opportunities Additional Comments: Δ× Finance OptionsAssisted Finance AvailableUp to 100% Acquisition Finance Up to 90% Invoice Finance Facilities Diverse - [Sell Your Business - Original](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/buying-selling-business/) - If you are thinking of selling your business Whether it is an immediate sale or something you are considering over the next 2 to 3 years, it is never too early to lay the foundations for your exit strategy. A timed, planned and considered approach will maximise the value of your business. Maybe you’ve built - [Case Studies](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/case-studies-2/) - Kind WordsSelected Business Sale Case Studies Maximising ValueWe believe our approach and strategy will maximise what you receive for your business. Targeting the right buyersFull marketing approach targeting trade, PE, MBO’s, Investors and VC Buyers 80% Sale Success RateThe Business Board boasts a business sale success rate of over 80% for the last ten years - [Exit strategies for experiential, events & exhibition businesses](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/exit-strategies-for-experiential-exhibition-businesses/) - Exit strategies for experiential, events & exhibition businesses Is it time to realise the value in your business, safeguard your legacy and secure family finances? 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Explore tailored exit routes and the practical steps to get you there Why planning ahead mattersPrint businesses are built on recurring orders, production capability and long-standing client relationships. 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Every business will need an - [Acquisition Opportunity: Full Service Print Business with niche markets](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-full-service-print-business-with-niche-markets/) - Acquisition Opportunity: Full Service Print Business with niche markets[cs_content][cs_section parallax=”false” separator_top_type=”none” separator_top_height=”50px” separator_top_inset=”0px” separator_top_angle_point=”50″ separator_bottom_type=”none” separator_bottom_height=”50px” separator_bottom_inset=”0px” separator_bottom_angle_point=”50″ _label=”Section 1″ style=”margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px;”][cs_row inner_container=”true” marginless_columns=”false” style=”margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;”][cs_column fade=”false” fade_animation=”in” fade_animation_offset=”45px” fade_duration=”750″ type=”1/1″ style=”padding: 0px;”] [cs_text]Opportunity to acquire a well established Litho and Digital print business located in the South of England. 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While the print industry has struggled in recent years, 2020 will force the hand of many businesses. It’s - [Reinforce your sales line without parting with cash – through acquisitions](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/reinforce-your-sales-line-without-parting-with-cash-through-acquisitions/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] Recent sale of £1.5m print consultancy We’ve recently concluded a sale whereby the sellers would have run out of cash within 6 -9 months. The sellers - [Acquisition Opportunity: Home Improvement Specialist With a Focus on Windows, Doors and Conservatories](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/home-improvement-specialist-with-a-focus-on-windows-doors-and-conservatories/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/architecture-1477041_1280.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Unusual opportunity to acquire this well-established and extremely well run business providing a range of home - [Acquisition Opportunity: Large Format Print & Signage Business, South East](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-large-format-print-signage-business-south-east/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Large-Format.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Fantastic opportunity to acquire a well established, large format and signage print business located within 15 - [Print Sector Finance - Covid-19](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print-sector-finance-covid-19/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Print Sector Finance[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text]A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your print business by professionals who understand the industry. Covid-19 has had an huge impact on the economy and, despite the most expensive bailout in British economic history, the landscape is looking very challenging - [Acquisition Opportunity : Independent provider of specialist GLP compliant services](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/independent-provider-of-specialist-glp-compliant-services/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/medic-563423_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]TUnusual opportunity to acquire this well-established independent provider of specialist GLP compliant analytical services in agrochemicals, - [The Business Board – Company Support Services](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-business-board-company-support-services/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]The Business Board – Some good news after the bad?[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_element_headline _id="8" ][x_gap size="50px"][cs_text] Things are getting tough out there. [/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="11" ][cs_text]The Business Board have been writing to you over the past few months outlining some of the issues affecting the construction - [The Business Board Roadmap to Recovery](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-business-board-roadmap-to-recovery/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/BB-Roadmap-to-Recovery-1-1.png" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Some tips from The Business Board to help with the coming months To schedule a call, - [Acquisition Opportunity: Creative Agency Home Counties](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-creative-agency-home-counties/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/workplace-1245776_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Fantastic Opportunity to acquire a well established, multi-disciplined creative agency with a diverse customer base. Highlights - [Why Us](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/why-us/) - We Want Your Business to SucceedLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed auctor placerat luctus. Get a ConsultationDonec pretium augue et ultrices interdumNunc nulla ante, auctor non dolor vitaeAliquam justo nec velit porttitor sodalesOur website revenue has increased by over 210% in only 9 months. Richard TaylorFounder & CEO of Hermisferio Some Brands - [Construction Industry – Update June 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/construction-industry-update-june-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Construction Industry – Update June 2020[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text] The Government has announced today that the number of workers on UK payrolls dived more than 600,000 between March and May. Meanwhile, the number of people claiming work-related benefits - which includes the unemployed - was - [COVID-19 Sector Update For The Printing Industry 11 June 2020](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/covid-19-sector-update-for-the-printing-industry-11-june-2020/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]COVID-19 Sector Update For The Printing Industry 11 June 2020[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text]The coronavirus has thrown swathes of the economy into deep freeze. Businesses have been closed. Workers have been stuck at home. Shoppers can only access necessities. Depression or recession? The economy has taken - [COVID-19 Sector Update For The Printing Industry](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/covid-19-sector-update-for-the-printing-industry/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/kitexchange_home.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] - [Exiting Lockdown Tips For The Construction Sector](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/exiting-lockdown-tips-for-the-construction-sector-2/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Coming out of lockdown - a few tips on how to capitalise on the opportunities within the construction trade[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text] • Contracts Finder lets you search for information on contracts worth over £10,000 with the government and its agencies –its FOC • A - [Free Quote](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/contact/) - Get a personal consultationRichard MadsenMarketing Consultant ExpertDonec pretium augueultrices interdumNunc nulla ante, auctor non dolor vitaeAliquam justo velit porttitor sodales“The theme is always up to date with the changes of wordpress, following everything that’s happening.” George AndersonAvada’s CEO Thank you for your message. 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Marketing Consultant ExpertPellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada Get a Free Quote(555) 802-1234 Kevin Malone2020-06-24T17:07:41+01:00 How Spaces attracted five million visitors by improving the content200% Higher revenue from digitalKevin Malone2020-06-24T16:58:48+01:00 Creativity helped Hemisferio to increase - [CBILS FAQs](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/invoice-finance-explained/cbils-faqs-2/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="6" ][cs_element_layout_row _id="7" ][cs_element_layout_column _id="8" ][cs_element_text _id="9" ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content] - [Acquisition Opportunity: Factory Control & Automation Systems](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-factory-control-automation-systems/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/robot-2791671_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY Unusual opportunity to acquire this well-established engineering business specialising in the design, build - [Alex Scott teams up with The Business Board to advise print companies](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/alex-scott-teams-up-with-the-business-board-to-advise-print-companies-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/kitexchange_home.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]We have pleasure in welcoming Alex Scott to The Business Board team. Alex Scott is one - [Alex Scott](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/alex-scott-teams-up-with-the-business-board-to-advise-companies/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Alex Scott teams up with The Business Board to advise print businesses[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][x_gap size="30px"][cs_text _order="0"]Alex is both an entrepreneur, and a very experienced businessman, and is looking forward to working with The Business Board to bring his technical and financial skills to support - [Acquisition Opportunity: Consultancy business within the parking, traffic & highways sector](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/consultancy-business-within-the-parking-traffic-highways-sector/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/architecture-875338_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Fantastic opportunity to acquire this well-established, independent consultancy business predominantly serving public sector organisation's and some - [Update your preferences](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/updateyourpreferences/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Please kindly submit any amends to the data we hold or indeed, request your data be removed completely from our database. We would very much like to - [How we value businesses](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/how-we-value-businesses/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" _label="Section 1" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/office-1209640_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_element_gap _id="8" - [Pro-active Accounting](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/pro-active-accounting/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Pro-active Accounting[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Our accounting partners are not just there to do your year-end accounts but are lateral thinkers that consider all the options open to you, they think commercially and pro-actively on your behalf. The right accountant can be pivotal in the - [Business Sale Case Study: M & E Engineering consultancy working within the built property environment](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/business-sale-case-study-m-e-engineering-consultancy-working-within-the-built-property-environment/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Business Sale Case Study: M & E Engineering consultancy working within the built property environment[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_element_headline _id="8" ][x_gap size="50px"][cs_text] Here are some kind words from the Managing Director of a business we sold this week: [/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="11" ][cs_text]"****** **** are a profitable, owner - [collaborative accountant marketing](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/collaborative-accountant-marketing/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Collaborative Accountant Marketing[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text]A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your accountancy practice It is often difficult for accountants to advertise or market themselves to their target audience, however through a collaborative marketing approach with a partner who can ‘wave the flag’ and promote - [Case Study: Rapid growth and the challenges it brings](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/case-study-rapid-growth-and-the-challenges-it-brings/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Case Study: Rapid growth and the financial challenges it brings[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text] After a previously slow year, this put tremendous pressure on our client's cash-flow. Added to this, approximately 50% of their sales were overseas, with a significant portion in the Middle East which - [Worth considering, if you're thinking of selling your business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/worth-considering-if-youre-thinking-of-selling-your-business/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/computer-3246121_1920-1.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] When you’ve built the business up and ready to sell, exciting times lie ahead. Everyone’s giving you - [Investment Opportunities - Residential / Buy To Let](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/investment-opportunities-residential-buy-to-let/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_gap _id="4" ][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][cs_icon_list][cs_icon_list _order="0"][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_gap _id="10" ][cs_element_image _id="11" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="12" ][cs_element_column _id="13" ][cs_element_gap _id="14" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="15" ][cs_element_column _id="16" ] [/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="17" ][cs_element_column _id="18" ][cs_element_text _id="19" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="20" ][cs_element_column _id="21" ][cs_element_text _id="23" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="24" ][cs_element_row _id="25" ][cs_element_column _id="26" ][x_creative_cta padding="20px 20px 20px 20px" text="Alternatively call on - [Health & Wellbeing](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/health-wellbeing/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Health and well-being[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text _order="0"] Keeping fit for life and business A 2018 survey conducted by the Natwest Great British Entrepreneur Awards uncovered some alarming results. From 100 Entrepreneurs surveyed, the results showed: • 58% of those surveyed experienced mental health issues • - [Recruitment Finance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/recruitment-finance/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Recruitment Finance[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text]A bespoke, specialist solution tailored for your recruitment agency Effective cashflow management is key to the success of any business. At The Business Board, we understand that every business is unique and recognise the specific challenges that operating in the recruitment - [Acquisition Opportunities: Print Sector](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunities-print-sector-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/toner-581905_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY Digital Print Business, London:Ref 009512019 Great opportunity to acquire this well-established, Central London Digital Print - [Acquisition Opportunity: On-line Vegan retailer/wholesaler](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-on-line-vegan-retailer-wholesaler/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/vegetables-1584999_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Summary This is a great opportunity within the UK’s fastest growing food market to acquire an online Vegan - [Acquisition Opportunity : Consulting Engineers Focused on the Built Environment](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-consulting-engineers-focused-on-the-built-environment/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/board-background.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Summary Unusual opportunity to acquire this national and well established, full service Mechanical & Electrical consulting engineering company. - 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With a - [Surplus Stock: Solar Panels](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/surplus-stock-solar-panels/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="thumbnail" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/solar-system-2939560_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_element_headline _id="5" ][cs_element_gap _id="6" ][cs_element_headline _id="7" ][cs_element_gap _id="8" ][cs_text]We have the following Kingspan products available: • 10x FPW21 - 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[Investment Opportunity](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/rare-investment-opportunity/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_icon_list _order="0"][cs_icon_list_item title="10,572 sq ft (3,222 sq m)" type="arrow-alt-circle-right" icon_color="hsl(0, 0%, 0%)" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false" style="color:#000000;"]10,572 sq ft (3,222 sq m)[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Site area of 0.6 acres" type="arrow-alt-circle-right" icon_color="hsl(0, 0%, 0%)" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false" style="color:#000000;"]Site area of 0.6 acres[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Net rental income £263,081 pa" type="arrow-alt-circle-right" icon_color="hsl(0, 0%, 0%)" - [Acquisition Opportunities](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunities-print-sector/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/newslider1.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][x_custom_headline level="h2" looks_like="h3" accent="false"]Acquisition Opportunities : Print Sector[/x_custom_headline][x_gap size="50px"][cs_text]Digital Print Business:Ref 009512018 Great opportunity to acquire this well-established, - [Business Barometer](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/business-barometer/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="7" ][cs_element_row _id="8" ][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_image _id="10" ][cs_element_text _id="11" ][cs_element_gap _id="12" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="13" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content] - [The Business Barometer](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-business-barometer/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="7" ][cs_element_row _id="8" ][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_image _id="10" ][cs_element_text _id="11" ][cs_element_gap _id="12" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="13" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content] - [Review, Recover, Renew](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/review-recover-renew/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_text _order="0"]Review, Recover, Rebuild[/cs_text][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="6" ][cs_element_column _id="7" ][cs_text]Whilst a market is emerging and growing, demand is high and pricing is at stronger margins. The challenges start when the ‘wind changes’ and either a market declines or becomes saturated; equally it may be technology changes, buying habits or - [Acquisition Opportunity: London based Digital Print Business for Sale](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/london-based-digital-print-business-for-sale/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/printing-2159700_1920-2.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY Fantastic opportunity to acquire this well established digital print business providing a comprehensive range of - [Peer Advisory Groups](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/peer-advisory-groups/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="7" ][cs_element_row _id="8" ][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_headline _id="10" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="11" ][cs_element_column _id="12" ][cs_element_image _id="13" ][cs_element_gap _id="14" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="15" ][cs_element_image _id="16" ][cs_element_text _id="17" ][cs_element_gap _id="18" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="19" ][cs_element_image _id="20" ][cs_element_text _id="21" ][cs_element_gap _id="22" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="23" ][cs_element_image _id="24" ][cs_element_text _id="25" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="26" ][cs_element_image _id="27" ][cs_element_text - [inklink](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/inklink/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][x_blockquote cite="" type="center"]For anything in print, we have everyone in print [/x_blockquote][cs_element_gap _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="7" ][cs_element_column _id="8" ][cs_element_text _id="9" ][cs_element_gap _id="10" ][x_raw_content][businessdirectory][/x_raw_content][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content] - [GA Business Barometer](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/ga-business-barometer/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="7" ][cs_element_row _id="8" ][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_headline _id="10" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="11" ][cs_element_column _id="12" ][cs_element_image _id="13" ][cs_element_text _id="14" ][cs_element_gap _id="15" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="16" ][cs_element_image _id="17" ][cs_element_text _id="18" ][cs_element_gap _id="19" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="20" ][cs_element_image _id="21" ][cs_element_text _id="22" ][cs_element_gap _id="23" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="24" ][cs_element_image _id="25" ][cs_element_text _id="26" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="27" ][cs_element_image - [Our team](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/our-team-ga-barometer/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_line _id="5" ][cs_element_text _id="6" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][cs_element_section _id="7" ][cs_element_row _id="8" ][cs_element_column _id="9" ][cs_element_image _id="10" ][cs_element_text _id="11" ][cs_element_gap _id="12" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="13" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][/cs_element_section][/cs_content] - [Print Management Business For Sale](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print-management-business-for-sale/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][cs_text]The Business Board is pleased to announce a new acquisition opportunity for companies looking to expand their print operations. The company is currently based 40 - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_element_gap _id="5" ][cs_element_gap _id="6" ][cs_element_line _id="7" ][cs_element_image _id="8" ][cs_element_line _id="9" ][cs_element_gap _id="10" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="11" ][cs_element_column _id="12" ][cs_element_headline _id="13" ][cs_element_text _id="14" ][cs_element_gap _id="15" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="16" ][cs_element_headline _id="17" ][cs_element_text _id="18" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="19" ][cs_element_column _id="20" ][cs_element_headline _id="21" ][cs_element_text _id="22" ][cs_element_gap _id="23" ][/cs_element_column][cs_element_column _id="24" ][cs_element_headline _id="25" ][cs_element_text _id="26" ][/cs_element_column][/cs_element_row][cs_element_row _id="27" ][cs_element_column - [Print](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/printing-2159700_1920-1.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Through our nationwide network of consultants, services offered include: Commercial support Debt management Finance options Asset - [Opportunities](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/opportunities/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/services.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Through our nationwide network of consultants, services offered include: Commercial support Debt management Finance options Asset finance HMRC - [Exit planning](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/services/exit-planning/) - [cs_content][cs_section bg_color="#ffffff" parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Everyone wants to maximise the potential worth of their business. However, It is fair to say that your company is still only worth whatever a potential acquirer is - [Buying or selling a business](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/buying-or-selling-a-business/) - [cs_content][cs_section bg_color="#ffffff" parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" class="cs-ta-left" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 20px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px 0px 20px;"][cs_text]Are you thinking of selling your business?[/cs_text][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" bg_color="#ffffff" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="rounded" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/services.jpg" - [Demo: Blog](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/demo-blog/) - [Demo: Portfolio](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/demo-portfolio/) - [Print and packaging sector case study](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print-and-packaging-sector-case-stud/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/press-829074_1920.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] Case study: Our industry expert Steve Phillips has worked in the print and marketing sector for over - [Thought provoking 'round table' workshop with Phillips Solicitors](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/thought-provoking-round-table-workshop-with-phillips-solicitors/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/newslider1.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_element_gap _id="8" ][cs_element_headline _id="9" - [Thought provoking 'round table' workshop with Everyman Legal](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/thought-provoking-round-table-workshop/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/newslider1.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_element_headline _id="8" ][cs_icon_list][cs_icon_list_item title="Exit - [Mailing Equipment for sale](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/mailing-equipment-for-sale/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1" ][cs_element_row _id="2" ][cs_element_column _id="3" ][cs_element_headline _id="4" ][cs_icon_list _order="0"][cs_icon_list_item title="This Kalmar mail-inserting machine is extremely flexible and can be customized to the specific needs of your business " type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]This Kalmar mail-inserting machine is extremely flexible and can be customized to the specific needs of your business [/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="The C4 Giant handles - [Acquisition Opportunity : Multi Channel Fabric & Soft Furnishings Retailer](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/acquisition-opportunity-multi-channel-fabric-soft-furnishings-retailer/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_inset="0px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_inset="0px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Business-Board-Header-Julk.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text]Summary This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a well-established multi-channel retailer, with an increasing & strong e-commerce - [Rare Investment Opportunity](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/property-for-sale-2/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Selected Property for Sale/Let[/cs_text][x_gap size="15px"][/cs_column][/cs_row][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/3" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]REF: PN008 – Paddock Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5BY 11,668 sq ft feet. Rarely available refurbished industrial / - [Selling Your Business: What Do Buyers Want to Know?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/selling-your-business-what-do-buyers-want-to-know/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/retirement-home.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] What do prospective buyers want to know when looking for acquisition opportunities? Follow these steps to ensure you’re well - [Belvedere, London](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/belvedere-london/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_element_headline _id="4"][cs_icon_list _order="0"][cs_icon_list_item title="Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed single-let industrial unit in London" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed single-let industrial unit in London[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Brand new building completed in October 2017" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]Brand new building completed in October 2017[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Situated within walking distanceof Belvedere - [Business-Park Opportunity](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/business-parkopportunity/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_element_headline _id="4"][cs_icon_list _order="0"][cs_icon_list_item title="2 Story detached building housing self contained office suites" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]2 Story detached building housing self contained office suites[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Located within M25 with easy access to M1" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]Located within M25 with easy access to M1[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Presently achieving an annual gross rental income of £300,000" - [5 Centurion Way, Belvedere, Erith, London.](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/erith-property/) - [cs_content][cs_element_section _id="1"][cs_element_row _id="2"][cs_element_column _id="3"][cs_element_headline _id="4"][cs_icon_list _order="0"][cs_icon_list_item title="Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed single-let industrial unit in London" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed single-let industrial unit in London[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Brand new building completed in October 2017" type="circle" link_enabled="false" link_url="#" link_new_tab="false"]Brand new building completed in October 2017[/cs_icon_list_item][cs_icon_list_item title="Situated within walking distanceof Belvedere - [Old home](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/home-business-03/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" style="padding: 0px;"][rev_slider home][x_gap size="30px"][x_tab_nav type="two-up" float="top"][x_tab_nav_item title="Businesses for sale" active="false"][x_tab_nav_item title="Finance" active="false"][/x_tab_nav][x_tabs][x_tab active="false"]We have a number of clients looking to purchase businesses across a number of sectors. Download The Business Board NDA pdf - [Print services](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/print-services/) - [vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”2/3″][container][text_output]Business Name: Ace Binding Company Ltd Our Business Type: Print Finisher Finishing Services: Die Cutting, General Finishing, Laminating, Perfect Binding, Perforating, Saddle Stitching, Spiral Binding, Wire Binding Specialist area: We specialise in PUR binding.[/text_output][/container][/vc_column][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/3″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1/1″][text_output]Ace Binding is an experienced and established company with specialities in PUR - [Services](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/services/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/services.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Through our nationwide network of consultants, services offered include: Commercial support Debt management Finance options Asset finance HMRC - [HR Assistance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/services/hr-assistance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]A good team is any company's prized asset, and to keep good people they need to be looked after. Job satisfaction, remuneration, overall package are taken as read, but - [HMRC Assistance](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/services/hmrc-assistance/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]The Government don't want businesses to fail; communication is the key here, we will talk to the revenue on your behalf and negotiate assistance. Please act sooner rather than - [Commercial support](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/services/commercial-support/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px 0px 45px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text class="cs-ta-left"]Running your own business can often be very challenging and a lonely place. Sometimes it only needs a telephone conversation or even just to run through an idea or - [The 12 Business Tips of Christmas](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/the-12-business-tips-of-christmas/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/03e3f900-0ff4-402b-8ecd-cc4208968496-HC-Christmas-Image-1-Large.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] Here at the Business Board, our focus is on maximising the potential of your business, whether that be with - [Keep it in the family or get ready to sell?](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/keep-it-in-the-family-or-get-ready-to-sell/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text] If you run a family business, you may assume that the passage of ownership will transfer to the next generation. But what if your children don’t want to take it - [Don't be a hero](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/dont-be-a-hero/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Michael_Cera_at_Comic-Con_2010.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] If you make yourself indispensable, you’ll never sell your business. This is why you should learn to delegate. Is - [10 Biggest Mistakes That Business Sellers Make](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/10-biggest-mistakes-that-business-sellers-make/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" separator_top_type="none" separator_top_height="50px" separator_top_angle_point="50" separator_bottom_type="none" separator_bottom_height="50px" separator_bottom_angle_point="50" style="margin: 0px;padding: 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="2/3" class="cs-ta-left" style="padding: 0px;"][x_image type="none" src="http://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/shutterstock_296219069.jpg" alt="" link="false" href="#" title="" target="" info="none" info_place="top" info_trigger="hover" info_content=""][cs_text] Selling a business is one of the most complex sales to make. Sell a car and the facts are - [Thank you for your interest](https://www.thebusinessboard.co.uk/thank-you/) - [cs_content][cs_section parallax="false" style="margin: 0px;padding: 45px 0px;"][cs_row inner_container="true" marginless_columns="false" style="margin: 0px auto;padding: 0px;"][cs_column fade="false" fade_animation="in" fade_animation_offset="45px" fade_duration="750" type="1/1" style="padding: 0px;"][cs_text]Thank you for registering your interest with The Business Board - this has been logged and a member of our team will contact you within 2 working days. 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