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🎅 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡? After centuries of running the world’s most magical business, Father Christmas is knackered. The elves are slacking, the reindeer can’t agree on anything, and even the toy factory is creaking under the weight of another Christmas. So, what does he do? He hops over to our bizval website—because even Father Christmas needs to know what his business is worth. A few clicks later, he’s got a complimentary express valuation, and suddenly the picture’s a whole lot clearer. On his way out of the workshop, who does he bump into? None other than M&A Advisory CEO David Blois.  “𝑨𝒍𝒓𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕, 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔, 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒐𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑?” “𝑫𝒂𝒗𝒊𝒅, 𝑰’𝒎 𝒌𝒏𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅. 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒖𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒎𝒆. 𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒊𝒕’𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏.” David doesn’t miss a beat. “𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒏 𝑭𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒂𝒔: 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝒘𝒆’𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒐 𝒂 𝒃𝒊𝒛𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 - 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 30 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆𝒔, 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌, 𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒏𝒐 𝒇𝒍𝒖𝒇𝒇. 𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒖𝒕, 𝑰’𝒍𝒍 𝒄𝒉𝒖𝒄𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕-𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕—85 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅.” Turns out, even the North Pole can’t run forever without a plan. If Father Christmas is thinking about an exit, what about you? 2025 could be the year to unwrap the real value of your business. 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐛𝐢𝐳𝐯𝐚𝐥—𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞. #bizval #ExitPlanning #BusinessValuation #SMEAdvisory #UnlockValue #FatherChristmasExitStrategy

Tune in to this webinar with bizval’s CEO Graham Stephen and the team from Forecastr today at 02:00 PM ET. They’ll share proven tactical tips you can use right away to help raise your funding round. Don’t miss out register now. #webinar #raisingcapital #founders #investors

Are you a founder looking to raise capital? 💵 Join Graham Stephen, CEO of bizval, and the team from Forecastr tomorrow, December 20th at 2:00 PM ET for an exclusive educational webinar that will help you navigate the fundraising process with your potential investors. They'll share proven tactical tips you can use right away to help raise your funding round. Topics include: 💡 How to build momentum 💡 Negotiating terms 💡 How to close the deal Don't miss out register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.li/Q02_fj-30 #webinar #founder #raisingcapital #funndraising #tacticaltips #forecastr #bizval

Increase your confidence as a founder.   Join bizval and Forecastr for this interactive and educational webinar.   You've done your fundraising preparation, have all the necessary resources at hand, and have built your investor pipeline. Now, it's time to schedule those meetings. In this webinar the team will cover everything from structuring your meetings to tactical action items in those meetings. You don’t want to miss this if you're fundraising! What To Expect: ✔ How to generate excitement from investors in your startup ✔ How to negotiate the terms of your funding agreement ✔ How to change the dynamic of your conversations with investors ✔ How you should prioritize the outcomes of your round ✔ Interactive Q&A with real-time audience questions #webinar #forecastr #bizval #fundraising #educational #startups #investors #valuations #tacticalaction

In our latest newsletter, we’ve outlined a simple 5-step formula to help you conduct a holistic year-end review that can lay the groundwork for your future success. Here’s a preview of the 5 steps: ✅ Reflect and celebrate – Acknowledge achievements and uncover key insights to fuel future momentum. Celebrating success builds trust and motivates your team. ✅ Value your business – Conduct a business valuation to understand where you stand, identify areas for improvement, and craft strategies for growth or potential exit. ✅ Analyze your market position – Use strategic tools like SWOT and the Start, Stop, Continue framework to assess your competitive landscape and fine-tune your positioning. ✅ Consult with Trusted Advisors – Seek external insights from business coaches, CFOs, and mentors to challenge assumptions and gain fresh perspectives. ✅ Strategic goal setting – Set SMART goals with a focus on long-term value creation, ensuring your plans align with your ultimate business goals. Don’t wait—start now and finish the year strong! Want to dive deeper into each step? Check out our full newsletter - link in comments. #Businessstrategy #Yearendreview #Growth2025 #Leadership #Businessplanning #Success #valuations #bizval

SMEs need vision, not just numbers. That’s why we’re excited to welcome Mettryx, led by Phil W. and Geoff Fletcher, into our growing bizval Partner family. Phil and Geoff bring decades of experience, but more importantly, they bring a deep commitment to helping SME owners succeed. As xCFOs, they don’t just analyse the past—they chart a course for the future, turning ambitions into actions, safeguarding growth, and delivering lasting success. Accountants measure the past; xCFOs shape the future. By combining their expertise with bizval’s cutting-edge tools, Phil and Geoff now help SME owners: ✔️ Understand their value ✔️ Identify growth opportunities ✔️ Ring-fence risks For SME owners, this partnership means clarity, confidence, and the ability to make bold, informed decisions. It’s about turning uncertainty into opportunity and potential into success. At bizval, we share Mettryx’s belief that SMEs deserve more than just financial oversight—they deserve the strategies and solutions to achieve their boldest ambitions. Let's give Geoff and Phil our traditional warm bizval welcome! bizval Global bizval provides precise, reliable valuations and tools that makes professionals serving the SMB arena look like a rock star to their clients—driving trust, growth, and successful outcomes.

It’s time to reflect and plan for 2025! In this edition of the bizval #newsletter, we share a simple 5-step formula for a holistic end-of-year review that sets you up for success. From the whole team at bizval, - Howard Blake, Graham Stephen, Douglas Pudney, Steven Kay, Bridget Reynolds and Chrishenda Brukman; have a wonderful holiday break and we look forward to continuing supporting your company’s growth and eventual exit in 2025 and beyond! #bizvalnewsletter #Endofyearreview #Planningfor2025 #Businessowners #businessvaluations

𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 An SME owner rushes into your office, brimming with ambition. Their plan sounds flawless, and the opportunity is huge. But beneath their confidence lies uncertainty—growth projections that rely on fragile assumptions and risks that static tools can’t uncover. 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡: Traditional risk assessment methods often fail to capture the dynamic nature of SMEs, leading to missed opportunities and increased risk. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧? Outdated valuation systems that choke decision-making and gamble with your reputation. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨?  You, backed by smarter tools that turn risks into opportunities. At bizval, we empower alternate lenders to lead confidently with: 💠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬: Uncover SME growth potential and hidden risks with insights crafted to investment-bank standards. 💠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬: Compare deals to real-world market insights and benchmark with precision. 💠 𝐒𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬: Model “what if” scenarios dynamically, seeing the impact of decisions before they’re made. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭? 𝐋𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞. Here’s a real example: A lender evaluated an SME’s expansion into international markets. Using bizval’s tools, they uncovered a 12% value boost by adjusting the timeline, making the deal fundable—and irresistible. The deal closed in days, while competitors were still hesitating. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲? What’s your biggest frustration in evaluating SME risk? Know someone stuck in the guesswork game? Share this post. Stop losing deals to outdated tools—book your demo now and turn risk into opportunity. The future of alternate lending belongs to those who lead with speed and precision. Don’t fall behind. Lead the charge. We’d love to discuss our “𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉” valuation approach with you. #dougsview #AlternateLending #SMEFunding #BusinessValuation #InvestorAttractiveness #DealFlow #RiskManagement #ScenarioPlanning #LendingSolutions #FinTechInnovation

As we approach the end of the year, it's the perfect time to reflect, strategise, and plan for the future. Yet, despite the importance of thorough financial planning, most businesses we see don't formally budget their cash flow. Predictable cash flow helps prevent shortfalls, improves financial stability and allows you to set achievable goals. While this is great for your peace of mind, it's also a key consideration for potential acquirers. Lack of financial control can drive down your valuation or cause a sale to fail entirely! Proactive steps now will help you in 2025 and lead to a better exit down the line. You can start with the exit screening assessment - link in comments. #exitscreeningassessment #budget #cashflow #businessvaluation

🚀 Webinar Recap: The importance of sales, systems, and processes in building a valuable business. On Thursday, December 5th, bizval CEO Graham Stephen, along with Vendor Box team members Zeynep Ozkasim and Emma Shimmens, hosted a webinar discussing how CRM systems are crucial in building a scalable and valuable business. If you missed it, don’t worry! Watch the full webinar recording below to gain insights for your business. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6-_rN_t #Businessgrowth #Salesstrategy #CRM #SMB #Businessvaluation #Webinar #Scalability #Teamdrivensales