Focus on Cash and Financial Management is Key to Growth
We were introduced to the management team of a vehicle rental provider by the existing bank.
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Case Studies
Strong Financial Management and Growth
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to the directors of a business with significant growth potential.
Growth and Renewed Focus
We were introduced by an existing client to a company that was on the cusp of significant growth.
Significant scale-up – technology
We have worked with this University “Spin-Out” since 2015 and have been a key member of the management team driving its strategic development during that time
Improving Financial Management
Craig Alexander Rattray was one of three people invited to “pitch” to a company that had extremely poor financial information
Financial Management and Future Growth
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to a company that had delivered growth from £1m to £2m to £5m in the previous three years and was forecasting continued growth.
Managing and Financing Significant Growth
Turnover for the financial year recently completed was approximately £3m having risen significantly from the prior year figure of £1.3m.
Growth and Exit
The business had shown attractive growth over the previous two years (turnover of £4 million to £7 million) and was keen to push-on and work towards an exit.
Vendor Inspired Management Buy Out
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to the Managing Director of a successful professional services firm who had the opportunity to acquire a majority shareholding in the business.
Growth & Development
The MD was keen to grow and expand his business, but regular changes in the management team had created instability…
Recruitment Agency – Financial Management and Strategic Review
The company was profitable with turnover of approximately £7 million, but had a number of financial issues
Shareholder Dispute – Family Business
We were introduced to a family business by the existing bank. The business was in its third generation and owned by the family
Family Exit and Succession
We were introduced to a profitable and growing family business by the company’s bankers who had been involved with the company since inception more than 20 years ago.
Turnaround and Strong Financial Management
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced by the company’s bankers to a business that had being going through a challenging period.
Valuation and Restructuring
We were introduced to a struggling company by the existing accountants.
Retirement Sale
We were introduced to a company that was considering the sale of their business.
Restructuring & Turnaround
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to a company that had endured a difficult trading period and was operating continually at its overdraft facility limit.
Recovery Plan and Crisis Management
Craig Alexander was introduced by the existing bank to a company that had been experiencing cashflow issues despite the management accounts indicating that the business was trading profitably.
Financial Management – Gearing Up for Future Growth
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to the friend of an existing client who was having difficulties with financial information in his fast growing company.
Professional Services – Ongoing Support and Guidance
We were approached by the shareholders of a business that was facing a number of challenges and recognised the need for external support.
Initial Review and Ongoing Support
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to the operational management team of a “soon to become” insolvent company
“Hand Holding” and “Bridging the Gap”
Craig Alexander Rattray was invited to meet the owners of an underperforming hotel by the existing bank.
Financial management and early-stage finance raising
We were introduced to an early-stage technology company by one of the existing directors.
Early Stage Development and Investment
Following a successful Mentoring role through the University of Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Partner programme
Professional Services – Restructuring
We were invited to assist a company in the professional services industry by the company’s solicitor.
Early Stage Company – Financial Management and Finance Raising
Following an introduction from an invoice finance provider, we commenced work with an early stage company involved in the manufacture and distribution of a range of environmentally friendly products.
Early Stage Commercialisation
Craig Alexander Rattray chaired a Strathclyde 100 event and was intrigued by a very interesting presentation from two university lecturers/researchers
Restructuring and Purchase from Administration
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to the operational management team of a “soon to become” insolvent company
Growth and Development – Technology
We were introduced to the CEO of a group of companies by a mutual friend and business associate.
New Start Software Development Company
Craig Alexander Rattray was introduced to two enterprising Computer Science students through a fellow University of Strathclyde Enterprise Partner.