🚨 NEW PODCAST EPISODE LIVE: 🚨
Inside a £5M Business Acquisition: How the Deal Was Structured & Closed

Ever wondered what really happens in the deal room? Get the inside story on Episode #26 of The Business Finance Podcast

We’re back with another episode of The Business Finance Podcast, brought to you by The Best Finance Group. This week, Phil and Jack are giving you a front-row seat to the inner workings of real business funding deals, from initial enquiry to completion.

There are three segments in our 10 minute shows:

🔹 On The Desk
We talk live deals in progress:
• Corporation Tax Loans
• VAT Funding Solutions
• The rise of Revolving Credit Facilities as an alternative to Invoice Finance

Plus, hear how a Bristol coatings company is navigating cash flow pressures and the impact of funding withdrawals for construction firms and couriers.

🔹 The Deal Room (New Segment!)
Ever wondered how a £5 million business acquisition is actually structured? We take you inside the deal room for an exclusive look at a Midlands-based recruitment agency buyout, involving invoice finance, unsecured lending, credit insurance and the specialist advisors that made it happen.

🔹 Deal of the Week
Big congrats to our ace broker Elliott Sharp for securing a £200,000 unsecured loan for a UK manufacturer, consolidating multiple loans into a single, growth-focused facility, delivered in just 5 working days.

🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the funding curve:

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for weekly insights on how businesses are funding growth, acquisitions, and navigating the changing finance landscape.

Hello!

In this episode of The Business Finance Podcast, we sit down with Chris Spratling, author of the Amazon Best Selling Book - The Exit Roadmap, this is the best book we have ever read on the subject of selling your business.

Chris is a seasoned entrepreneur, business growth and exit advisor and now an Amazon Best Selling Author. With decades of experience building, scaling, and successfully exiting businesses, Chris now helps business owners navigate the complex process of selling their companies through his consultancy, Chalkhill Blue. Chris has been in the trenchesboth as a seller and a buyer, he now brings real-world insights that cut through the theory and get to what actually works when selling a business.

We met with Christ to uncover why so many business owners fail to maximise their company’s value when selling. Chris shares eye-opening statistics about business sales, the pitfalls of poor preparation, and the critical factors that determine whether a deal succeeds, or falls apart.
We discuss:

🔹 Why 60% of businesses never sell
🔹 The real reason owners regret their exit
🔹 How long it actually takes to prepare a business for sale
🔹 The key value drivers buyers look for
🔹 Understanding the different types of buyers (Individual, Strategic, Financial, Family Office and Internal Buyer)
🔹 How to structure deals for maximum return and minimal headaches

If you’re a business owner considering an exit in the next few years, this is a must-watch conversation that could add serious value to your future sale. We HIGHLY recommend you get a copy of this book, it could make you many moire £000's when it's time to exit (See below for our Free Book Givaway, 10 copies available!)

If you would like a FREE, comprehensive report about how ready your business currently if you were to sell today, take 7-8 minutes to go through the Exit Readiness Survey:

🎯 Take the FREE Exit Readiness Survey here today:

https://chalkhillblue.org/exitreadiness-survey/

📘 Get Chris's fantastic book 'The Exit Roadmap' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0F5YB9YWQ

To find out more about Chalkhill Blue and how they can help you with your business growth and exit, visit their website here: https://chalkhillblue.org/

To connect with Chris on Linkedin, visit here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisspratling/

If you would like a FREE COPY of 'The Exit Roadmap', we have 10 copies to give away, thanks to Chris!!!

If you would like a copy please email info@thebestgroup.co.uk with the Email Title ‘The Exit Roadmap’ and just include your business name and address. First come, first served so send us an email today to claim your free copy!

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If you need help finding a buyer for your business, if you have someone looking to acquire your business that needs help with finance or if you need funding to acquire another business, we can help. Please feel free to get in touch by calling 02921 900000, by visiting www.thebestgroup.co.uk or by emailing us to arrange a call back here: info@thebestgroup.co.uk


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🚨 New Podcast Episode – Season 2 Finale! 🎙️

Struggling with cash flow or facing a large VAT bill? You're not alone and we've got practical solutions that are helping UK businesses right now.

In the final episode of Season 2 of The Business Finance Podcast, Phil and Jack review the key finance strategies we’ve covered this season, including:

✅ Smart ways to fund startups and acquisitions
✅Real-world solutions to cash flow gaps
✅ How VAT and corporation tax loans are helping businesses stay ahead
✅ Why revolving credit facilities are gaining popularity
✅ What's next in Season 3 – featuring accountants, tax advisors, and exit planning experts

Whether you're navigating rapid growth, planning an M&A deal, or just need better cash flow management, this episode is full of insights you can use today.


💬 We’d love to hear your feedback, what topic should we cover in Season 3?

If you need help with any business finance requirements, please contact us at www.thebestgroup.co.uk