• Selling Your Business: The Process, Challenges, and Emotional Impact
    Jan 4 2025

    In this video, we discuss the process of selling a business, from showcasing its strengths to going to market and finding potential buyers. The review and selection process can take 9-10 months, and even when it moves quickly, things can still fall through at the last minute. Preparing to sell a business can take years, and we explore the emotional aspect—are you invested in the business or simply seeing it as an asset to sell? 💼🔍

    #BusinessSale #Entrepreneurship #SellingABusiness"

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    15 mins
  • Scaling Your Business with Debt Finance: What You Need to Know
    Dec 31 2024

    In this video, we discuss how to scale your business using debt finance and whether it’s the right option for our company. Richard breaks down debt finance and the importance of matching finance products to your specific needs. We also cover why it’s not wise to use a mortgage to buy a new car—this is why we have car finance and asset finance for things like office equipment. When you invest this way, you're relying on new staff to generate revenue that covers these costs. 💡💰

    #BusinessGrowth #DebtFinance #FinancialStrategy

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    16 mins
  • Protect Your Business: Understanding Loan Clauses & Financial Agreements
    Dec 28 2024

    In this video, we discuss the importance of having someone review your agreements and clauses to protect your business. Richard shares insights on 'poison pill' clauses—like one that ended a £30 million loan agreement, allowing the lender to take over the company if payments weren’t made by the due date. We also touch on default rates from quality lenders and the impact of buy now, pay later schemes. 💼💡

    #Plumbing BusinessTips #FinancialSecurity #LoanAgreements

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    9 mins
  • Mastering Profit Margins & Fast Boiler Installations | Business Growth Tips
    Dec 24 2024

    In this video, we dive into profit margins and share how our company is currently achieving a 10% profit. We discuss the benefits of being emotionally detached as a financial director and how it helps make better business decisions. Plus, we talk about our commitment deposit for boiler installations and how we ensure most of our customers have their new boiler fitted within 24-48 hours. 🚀💰

    #ProfitMargins #FinancialTips #BusinessGrowth

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    6 mins
  • From Impulse to Insight: Why Your Business Needs a Virtual Finance Director
    Dec 23 2024

    In this video, I share my experience as a business owner with an engineering background, thinking everything was going well until I bought a £40k van and realized we weren’t as successful as I’d thought. 🚐💭 The fast-paced nature of running a business can lead to impulsive decisions, and that’s why having expert guidance is so important. We talk about the benefits of getting a virtual finance director to help keep your business on track and make smarter financial decisions. 💡💼

    #BusinessTips #FinanceDirector #EntrepreneurLife

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    7 mins
  • Financial Controllers: Systems vs. Sales Minds | Real Examples from 9-Figure Companies
    Dec 20 2024

    💰 In this video, we break down the difference between financial controllers who excel at systems vs. those who bring deeper strategic thinking into sales. We share real-life examples from 9-figure companies and talk about how some directors can be uninspiring and drain the energy from the boardroom. Watch to learn how to recognise the right financial leadership for your business! 🚀

    #financialgrowth #BusinessLeadership #FinanceExperts

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    7 mins
  • Why Your Business Needs a Financial Director | Insights from Expert Richard Jones
    Dec 16 2024

    Welcome back, everyone! 🎥 In this video, we’re joined by financial expert Richard Jones. 💼 We discuss why business owners should consider hiring a Financial Director and the incredible benefits they can bring to your company. Richard also shares his extensive background as a Financial Director and his experience working for major companies. Don’t miss these valuable insights! 🚀

    #financialexpertise #BusinessGrowth #FinanceDirector

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    8 mins
  • Joe Valente's Future Plans: Mastering Business Buying & Selling
    Dec 12 2024

    In this video, we dive into Joe Valente's exciting future plans, including big upcoming events with a business buying and selling expert. Joe shares how he learned to buy and sell businesses, a new area for him, as he only ever focused on growth. We discuss mid-market private equity and what it means for your business once it hits an EBITDA of 5,000 – companies at this stage can sell for up to 12 times that amount! Don't miss these insights into business strategy and scaling. 🚀💡💰

    #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #EBITDA

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    8 mins