Multi-award winning corporate financier Frank Holmes guides business owners through the biggest decision they'll ever take and explains how they can increase the value of their company.
Andy is a founding partner and James is Head of Origination for Northedge Capital, a British private equity firm. In this episode business owners will learn that it's crucial to establish a relationship with investors well before they need capital; investors' attitude to risk and how this might affect a deal; how deals can be structured to create value for both owner and investor; and why owners should closely involve their other advisors when developing an investment deal with an investor. Plus, both Andy and James give their top tips to business owners who are looking for investment.
Trent Larson, director of Magnetic North Investment Corp, is an experienced and very active investor in Europe and North America. In this episode, Trent explains that investors should provide ongoing strategic and operational expertise as well as capital to growing companies and develop long-term relationships with management teams before investing. Trent also shares his three top tips for business owners who want to attract and secure investment.