9 Key Steps Involved In A Merger & Acquisition Deal
The mergers & acquisitions (M&A) process has many steps and can often take anywhere from 6 months to several years to complete. Undertaking a merger or acquisition is not a decision to make lightly. It’s an extensive process that requires work to identify the right target company for your needs, patience to negotiate a fair deal and extensive funding to make it a reality. In this blog, we outline the acquisition process and the key steps involved. 1. Strategy development…
Writing A Business Plan
Whether you’re starting a new business, or looking to expand or launch a new product, having a strong, well-thought-out business plan is crucial for your business success. It’s going to be difficult without one when it comes to maintaining a vision for the future and the steps you need to take for what your business needs to be. A business plan is also crucial if you are looking to raise funding, either through loans or bringing on a business partner….
Invoice Factoring vs Invoice Discounting, What’s Best For You?
Factoring and invoice discounting are both financial tools that can release funds tied up in your unpaid invoices, involving a lender who agrees to advance money against outstanding debtor (customer) balances. The essential differences between invoice factoring and invoice discounting lie in who takes control of the sales ledger and responsibility for collecting payment, and the level of confidentiality. In factoring, the provider takes the role of managing the sales ledger, credit control and chasing customers for settlement of their invoices….
Can A Revolving Credit Facility Help Your Business?
As a small company owner, cash flow is probably the most important thing when it comes to your business running smoothly. But, we know it doesn’t always work like that – late invoice payments, unexpected expenses, all chew into our money reserves. Having flexible funding available is a good back-up and one of the main funding options is a revolving credit facility. A revolving credit facility is a type of credit that enables you to withdraw money, use it to…