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Understanding Personal Guarantees in SME Borrowing

So, why do lenders require personal guarantees when lending to SMEs? The simple answer is that loans to small...

Unlocking Alternative Financing Options for Your Construction Business - Branta Guidance

It's an open secret that the construction industry is currently going through a challenging period. This predicament...

Pre-Packed Administrations: A Necessary Evil or a Lifeline for Businesses?

In the labyrinth of insolvency, pre-packed administrations emerge as a subject of polarising discourse. This process...

Branta Advises Tarn Pure Shareholders in Acquisition by HeiQ

Branta is proud to announce that we recently advised the shareholders of Tarn Pure in their acquisition by HeiQ, a...

Success Story: How Piota Apps Turned Around with the Help of Branta Advisory

That was the challenge faced by James Dickson, founder of Piota Apps, a mobile app development company. Despite having...

Seeking Acquisition Targets: Property Maintenance Companies in London

Our client, a leading operator in the property and facilities management sector, is seeking to expand their portfolio...

Branta Helps Shareholders of Allteks Sell Distressed Business to Soda IT Support

Branta is pleased to announce its role in helping the shareholders of Allteks Limited sell their distressed business to...

How To Make The Most Out Of Selling Your Business | Branta Corporate Finance

There’s nothing like the voice of experience, so AJB Wealth talked to three experts: Chris Ray of corporate finance...

This profitable adhesive tape manufacturer that has been in business for over 50 years

Proven Track Record Vermillion has been in business for over 50 years, making it a proven market leader in quality...

Learn to use sales skills in any situation to get what you want

Intro Sales skills are often thought of as something that only sales people need (and can be a bit yucky for many of us...

Why you need to start retraining your sales team

Covid-19 has changed the way we live and work. For many of us, it's been a time to adapt and learn new skills. For...

Keep up with the coders who can't write a line of code to drive business success | No Code

As a small business owner, you know that keeping up with the latest technology can be a challenge. But did you know...

Looking to understand how M&A valuations are conducted in the UK?

If you're a SME business owner considering selling your company, it's important to understand how other companies'...

Getting the best from your Non-Exec Director

Are you already or considering using the skills, experience, and personality of a NED (“Non-Executive Director”)? In...

Why won't my team do what I ask?

As a manager of people, part of your role will be to find solutions to work problems then ask your team to carry out...

How do you know if you can afford the repayments on your BBLS / CBILS?

The first repayments have now been made by borrowers of the UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Loan Schemes. The...

What is a Pay Less Notice?

So where on Earth did the PLN (“Pay Less Notice”) come from? Players from across the construction industry have...

Cash-threatened company ensures its long-term survival [infographic]

When Xenon approached Branta, things were looking really tough for them. Despite operating in a strong sector, the...

The Construction Pressure Cooker is Building

There’s a paradox in the construction sector that’s really concerning us right now. Two basic things that couldn’t...

Why Do We Cling On To Things That We Know Are Crazy?

Have you ever held on to something for longer than you should have done? It could be anything: an idea or a dream, or...

Entrusting the ownership of your business to your employees is great, but how do they pay for it?

What’s the general public opinion of these companies: John Lewis Waitrose, Richer Sounds, Riverford and Aardman (the...

Do you really know your customer?

When you’ve made a sale to a customer and they promise to pay you later i.e. on agreed terms, you’re always taking a...

Changes to VAT Rules Will Affect Cash Levels in Construction

There are big changes coming in the way VAT is treated in UK construction. Whilst tempting to not take interest and...

Construction's harder than it's ever been

After the beginning of the original lockdown 1.0, the construction sector was actively encouraged to continue by...

How did your sales perform in 2020?

2020 was a year like no other. Tried and tested sales methods became virtually redundant overnight. Whilst some...

What is Accelerated M&A?

Selling in distress - Accelerated M&A When a company gets into financial difficulty and creditor pressure grows its...
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