The world of business relies upon financing to keep operating, and more importantly, create profits. Methods of financing are numerous, and often complex, but almost every business needs it to survive. Whether the finance is in the form of a loan, overdraft or simply preferential credit terms, serious considerations need to be made to keep this manageable, and to ensure that the finance chosen suits the business and resolves the initial need for such finance.

The majority of businesses require finance to ease cash flow, which is a serious consideration for the majority of the companies.

Cash flow causes many businesses to fail, than any other reason and balancing the inflow and outflow of funds is an art that many need to master to stay in business. The firm has the knowledge and resources to advise you and your business on the most appropriate method of finance for you.

Why choose Smith Hannah?
We provide a comprehensive range of corporate finance services to privately owned businesses. We take a quality-driven, proactive and personal approach to advising on transactions. We share your excitement and commitment to the development of your business model and in particular the ability to drive value for the shareholders and broader stakeholders in the business.

Our team can help boost your businesses's appeal to potential investors , maximise funding options.
We will assist you to ensure that your proposal is credible and well conceived at every stage.

What Smith Hannah offers?
We offer a comprehensive range of services . What makes us different is the personalised and innovative approach and the personnel involved in their delivery.

Our specialist service disciplines include:

Mergers & acquisitions
Developing an acquisition strategy
Identifying suitable targets
Assessment of targets and pricing
Funding and capital raising
Negotiating with the vendor
Due diligence
Implementation of post-acquisition plan

Management Buy-Outs/Ins & Business Start Ups
Assessing the viability of the proposition
Valuation of the business to be acquired
Preparing a business plan
Structuring the business
Raising capital
Negotiations with vendors and financial backers
Project management of the transaction throughout