Buying, Selling and Raising Finance for a Business

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Are you a director or senior executive involved in, or considering, the buying or selling of a business? Navigating the complex processes of acquisitions, disposals, and raising finance can be daunting without the right knowledge and skills. That’s where our Buying, Selling and Raising Finance for a Business course comes in.

Delivered by fds, this director-level training course is designed to equip you with the essential insights and strategies needed to make informed decisions and secure the best possible outcomes. Whether you opt for the full-day or half-day session, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key stages involved, from evaluating exit options and preparing a business for sale to mastering negotiation techniques and understanding deal structures.

Buying, Selling and Raising Finance Course Overview

This course on buying, selling and raising finance for a business aims to equip directors with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complex process of buying or selling a business.

This course is designed for directors and senior executives who are involved in, or considering, the buying or selling of a business. The course will provide an overview of the key stages involved and the crucial decisions directors need to make.

Buying, Selling and Raising Finance Course Outcomes

The course outcomes for the half-day are:

  • Understand the pros and cons of acquisitions and disposals.
  • Understand different exit options, the pros and cons of each, and an overview of the processes.
  • Gain an insight into how a company valuation is relevant and used for either buying or selling.
  • Learn how to add value to a business.
  • How to prepare a business for sale.
  • Understand possible deal breakers and how to avoid them.
  • Learn essential negotiation techniques to secure the best possible deal terms.
  • Understand different deal structures (asset sales, stock purchases, mergers).
  • Understand the difference between warranties and indemnities.
  • Overview of how to choose the best advisors depending on specific requirements.

Or if you are interested in the full-day course, this will include the outcomes mentioned above, plus four additional outcomes:

  • Complete interactive valuation tasks.
  • Understand the due diligence process.
  • Learn the benefits of implementing share scheme incentives.
  • Understand how to raise finance.

Get In Touch to Book Your Buying, Selling and Raising Finance Session

We can deliver the Buying, Selling, and Raising Finance course to up to ten attendees, facilitated in person, in a half-day or full-day session option. For any attendee numbers beyond this, we would aim to understand the group’s requirements, taking into consideration all participants and the level of interactivity available.

If you would like to learn more or discuss your company or group’s requirements, please contact us to have a confidential discussion about the Buying, Selling, and Raising Finance course.

Interested in learning more about our buying, selling and raising finance course?

We can discuss your specific requirements to ensure this is the best training course for you.

It was an important session and the course was brilliant. The session was just full of important information for the members. I cannot recommend the course highly enough.

George Ayliffe, Vistage Chair

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