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04 Oct

How to use Heads of Terms to your advantage

During our formal four-step merger and acquisition process, Stage 3 revolves around the negotiation of the Heads of Terms…

30 Aug

Life after the sale

Although it may seem like a ways down the road yet, one day you’ll be able to say, “I…

26 Jul

The top five myths about selling a business

As we’ve worked with hundreds of buyers and sellers over the past 15 years, there are several commonalities among…

21 Jun

Why some businesses don’t sell!

Before you advertise that you’re ready to sell your business, there is one looming concern we’re sure you’ve thought…

13 May

Venture Corporate Finance Private Equity Report – April 2022

As we came of a very strong quarter one we have seen the traditional drop in deals in April…

13 Apr

What makes Venture Corporate Finance different? Everything!

As we meet new clients and work with them on their M&A process, we sometimes get asked “What makes…

18 Mar

Private Equity Monthly Report

The market remains buoyant with the majority of monthly sell side transactions completed by Private Equity backed buyers. February…

18 Feb

How our business model benefits clients

Partnering with a corporate finance advisor is no small order. We’re honoured that you’re considering our firm to help…

14 Jan

Venture Corporate Finance completes 3 Transactions in Q4 2021

Venture Corporate Finance continue to provide sellers in the UK with the most comprehensive and successful service with the…

14 Jan

What to expect when selling a business

Selling your business is often a difficult decision. This is especially true if you’ve built it from the ground…

08 Dec

How our business model benefits our clients.

How our business model benefits our clients. Partnering with a corporate finance advisor is no small order. We’re honoured…

24 Nov

HOW DO YOU FIND OUT IF YOUR ADVISORY FIRM IS REPUTABLE?

Many advisory-supported deals happen every year where the client ends up selling but leaves the process dissatisfied due to…

18 Nov

Private Equity October 2021 Report

Please review our October 2021 UK Private Equity report that details transaction volumes by sector and region. We believe…

10 Nov

WHAT DO CLIENT TESTIMONIALS SAY ABOUT YOUR ADVISORY BUSINESS?

Many advisory-supported deals happen every year where the client ends up selling but leaves the process dissatisfied due to…

15 Oct

STEPHEN TAYLOR JOINS VENTURE CORPORATE FINANCE

Stephen Taylor joins Venture Corporate Finance to head up both buy-side and sell-side transactions for specialist IT/Telco/Software businesses. He…

15 Oct

TONY REDDICK JOINS VENTURE CORPORATE FINANCE

Tony joined Venture Corporate Finance in September 2021 and brings with him over 5 years of knowledge of the…

14 Oct

WHY DOES M&A SOUND SO EASY BUT IS ACTUALLY MORE COMPLEX?

We find that competition is fierce in many of our sectors and sub-sectors, meaning the only way to achieve…

21 Sep

WHAT DO BUYERS WANT TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS BEFORE MAKING AN OFFER?

When it comes to selling your business, you need to be open, upfront and honest with all aspects of…

15 Sep

IF OUR SUCCESS RATE WAS 60% OR BELOW – WOULD YOU SIGN WITH US?

With the market so buoyant, most businesses are being approached constantly and it’s hard to understand who is a…

12 Jul

THE BUSINESS SALE PROCESS IS THE SAME WITH EVERYBODY – WHY CHOOSE VENTURE CORPORATE FINANCE?

With each sale process, you effectively go through the same stages with every broker no matter how prestigious and…

10 Jun

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE ENGAGING WITH A REPUTABLE ADVISORY FIRM?

For SME’s, a business deal is a once in a lifetime opportunity and achieving an effective M&A deal is…

24 Mar

IS IT A PROBLEM IF ALL MY CLIENTS ARE NOT CONTRACTED?

Businesses with long term recurring contracts are always valued higher than those with short term or no contracts. This…

08 Mar

SPRING BUDGET 2021 – Highlights

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak presented his second Budget on Wednesday 3 March 2021 with COVID in mind to “protect…

07 Mar

Corporate Finance Guru joins Venture Corporate Finance

Specialist corporate finance firm Venture Corporate Finance has appointed Gary Smith (pictured) as the new Managing Director. “We…

02 Mar

THE OBSTACLES TO SELLING YOUR BUSINESS

Arguably, a business is the most important and treasured asset in any business owner’s life. When they come to…

12 Feb

WHY USE AN ADVISOR TO HELP SELL YOUR BUSINESS?

Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential…

03 Feb

CAPITAL GAINS TAX -CHANGES FOR 2021

Following enormous spending in 2020 due to Covid-19, The Government is considering tax increases to raise revenue to mitigate…

12 Jan

COMMON QUESTIONS FOR AN M&A PROCESS

A merger or acquisition is rarely the same as the last one, but if you are thinking of buying…

11 Jan

M&A OUTLOOK FOR 2021

2021 UK M&A is beginning to return to the UK market. Many trade and private equity firms have begun…

29 Dec

SUNAK’S TAX RISES – FIXING THE DEBT BURDEN

In the U.K. the ratio of debt to GDP has reached levels that have not been seen since the…

08 Dec

WHY SHOULD I HIRE AN M&A ADVISOR?

Many business owners decide to do the work of a consultant on their own; one main reason for this…

10 Nov

DUE DILIGENCE: SELL-SIDE

Practical ideas for an effective sale Buyers require an increasingly in-depth analysis on potential acquisitions and providing them with…

20 Oct

WHY USE AN ADVISOR TO HELP SELL YOUR BUSINESS?

Selling a business involves in-depth industry knowledge and expertise, and seeking the help of an experienced consultant is essential…

15 Sep

GOING THROUGH DUE DILIGENCE YOURSELF

The process of due diligence serves numerous functions that benefit both buyers and sellers in a merger or acquisition.…

11 Aug

HOW LONG WILL MY TRANSACTION TAKE?

A common question we hear is “how long does it take to sell a company?”. A worthwhile question indeed,…

16 Jun

HOW TO AVOID BEING CHIPPED

The key priority of any seller would be to prevent the buyer chipping the price at the last minute.…

The Emotional impact of selling your business

16 Jun

SELLING YOUR BUSINESS -WHAT TO EXPECT

Entering the sales process with a clear understanding of what’s expected of you, as well as what you can…

19 May

HOW TO MEASURE THE VALUE OF YOUR BUSINESS?

Understanding the key metrics of your business is the key to understanding the true value of the business. It…

14 Apr

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK A BUYER

Businesses with long term recurring contracts are always valued higher than those with short term or no contracts. This…

18 Mar

THE 6 STAGES OF SELLING YOUR BUSINESS

Getting the best price and securing the perfect buyer for your company is the final step after having built…

19 Feb

THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATING AN EXIT STRATEGY

A well-written exit plan is a comprehensive roadmap that allows owners to successfully exit their business as it asks…

22 Jan

MINIMISING OWNER DEPENDENCY WHEN SELLING YOUR BUSINESS

A company that relies exclusively on the guidance of its owner creates a major risk, and the true value…

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