25th August 2016
Members of Lifecycle will have access to the network’s Equity Finance team – providing them with the support and specialist knowledge to help their clients’ businesses grow.
It’s an offering that has already been welcomed by many of those representing the UK’s five million SMEs – which last year generated a combined turnover of £1.8trillion – due to the benefits of business growth that it brings.
Interest from Investors
Figures from both SME and investor perspectives highlight the need for investment and the buoyancy investor funding creates.
A report published only earlier this month shows that investors’ appetite for UK SMEs rose during the first half of the year in the run-up to the EU referendum – with a particularly marked uplift in deal activity in the second quarter.
Within it, the report mentions, that the UK lower mid-market is positioned as a beacon of attractive investment opportunities – thanks to the growing number of entrepreneurs, start-ups and what is heralded as the “strongest tech and digital economy hub in Europe.”
Setting the stage for start-ups
Putting this entrepreneurial point into context, so far this year over 400,000 firms have been set up in the UK – according to StartUp Britain. The entrepreneurs’ group analysed Companies House data to estimate that the number of new businesses is on course to beat last year’s total of 608,000 and should far exceed the 581,000 registered in 2014.
So with such activity and new entries to the market – along with strong support from eager investors – the impact that Lifecycle’s Equity Finance service can have on business growth for both accountants and their clients is positive.
By working in partnership with Lifecycle to expand and strengthen their core client offering, SME accountants are able to improve their revenue and reputation whilst providing clients with the greatest opportunity to grow and develop by raising much needed investment.
Lifecycle – finding the very finest funding for innovative investment and business growth
Lifecycle’s Equity Finance service supports those SME accountants working with innovative client businesses in need of funding for accelerated growth.
Lifecycle’s specialist equity finance team – Aqvvs Capital – has a wealth of experience in securing investment. Often this is working with businesses that are initially reluctant to give up equity, by providing access to an enviable selection of potential investors that would have previously been unattainable.
About Aqvvs Capital
Aqvvs Capital’s approach to assisting businesses requiring between £50,000 and £1million for growth purposes – or those seeking assistance with a stressed or distressed trading issue – can be explained in these four simple steps:
- Initial meeting to gain an in-depth understanding of the proposition and requirement
- The creation of a confidential information pack
- Pinpointing an appropriate funder by matching their investment criteria with client requirements
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback while continuously reassessing the position based upon an investor’s comments
The process helps ensure that business’ needs – whether growing or stressed – are met most effectively through the careful selection of investors that are best placed to the much needed funding and sector specific expertise that clients deserve.
About the Lifecycle network
Lifecycle is a unique network for accountants – provided by the Leonard Curtis Business Solutions Group.
It provides member accountants with a comprehensive range of specialist services – and the expert support required – to improve their client offering at every stage of a business’ lifecycle. From company formation to cessation and all stages in between.
Lifecycle is free to join and also offers members many additional benefits. These include eligibility for a highly competitive Professional Indemnity insurance scheme, a regular programme of free training and education and discounts on products and services relevant to their business and clients’ needs.
Services offered by Lifecycle include: Company secretarial and formation; equity finance for SMEs; debt advisory for SMEs; personal debt advice; corporate restructuring, insolvency and cessation; debt finance for SMEs; cashflow maximisation; property solutions and legal services.
For more information on Lifecycle click here and to become a member of Lifecycle click here, call for free on 03300 242 333 or email hello@lclifecycle.co.uk.
To contact Aqvvs Capital click here.
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