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UK’s first to receive “Accredited Sponsor” status to the Business Loan Network – ThinCats.com and is a registered agent for Funding Circle, an online service aimed at helping businesses source finance quickly and investors to get better returns. “We know who is in the market for investing or lending to small to medium businesses, what sort of investment opportunities they are looking for and how best to approach them and we pride ourselves on that knowledge and our expertise in sourcing and securing alternative finance,” Paul explains. IT might not be that the sky’s the limit during the current straightened times - but a little bit of blue sky thinking is certainly helping growing numbers of businesses gain alternative finance. Such has been the success of independent consultancy Blue Sky Corporate Finance that it has been regularly expanding its team and offices throughout the West Midlands. The growth has included the recent opening of a new office in Birmingham with additional sites in Bromsgrove and Dudley for supporting clients across the Black Country and Worcestershire while increasing demand has also prompted the expansion of its bookkeeping and management accountants team and the introduction of an internship programme focused on its corporate finance element. “These initiatives will prove to be a significant asset in helping to support existing and future clients as the availability of finance continues to be a major issue for SMEs looking to expand.” says managing director Paul Heaven. Established in 1998, Blue Sky Corporate Finance, with its head office at Centenary Square, Birmingham, helps the bosses of small to medium sized enterprises to become investment ready, raise finance, sell business and undertake management buy-outs/ins and corporate acquisitions Specialising in transactions with a value less than £2 million, the practice works with most of the local equity investors including venture capital funds, corporate venture funds, development capital funds and business angel networks as well as the major high-street banks. It also has considerable experience of working with the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) Scheme and with other lenders providing asset finance, secured and unsecured loans and trade finance, is one of the
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“With businesses struggling to receive the support they require from the high street banks to fund increased working capital, this has caused them to seek additional finance elsewhere. “Alternative lenders to bank borrowing have grown in recent years and now play a significant part in the list of funding providers but not all of them are suited to all businesses and this is where Blue Sky advisors can offer unbiased advice and guidance, ensuring businesses have the funding solution most suited to their requirements.” The consultancy has a full range of services to help companies prepare, plan and execute a corporate finance transaction, to support, assist and guide them through the transaction and to help them grow and flourish post transaction. “Our team of dedicated and experienced professionals are on hand to discuss your requirements and to guide and advise you through the process,” reassures Paul.
For full details of how Blue Sky Corporate Finance can help you and your business, visit www.blueskycf.com. Alternatively, telephone 0845 2583 759 or email info@blueskycf.com