Grow
The ‘Grow’ section within Direction is here to shed more light on some of the opportunities your business may be exploring at the moment, such as making acquisitions, establishing joint ventures, expanding overseas or growing organically.
It is usually easier for outsiders to see and help overcome the challenges facing SMEs. Often management teams are too close to issues and may, in some cases, be the problem themselves. Seeking timely advice and acting on it can sometimes make the vital difference between growth and success or financial collapse.

The UK hospitality sector may be basking in the afterglow of the Royal Wedding, but the rest of the year could prove rocky. The biggest winners will be those who combine good housekeeping with an entrepreneurial approach.

With the UKs economic outlook continuing to be unclear, strategic planning is more important than ever for companies seeking a route to growth.

Direction profiles three companies that have survived hard times to develop profitable, sucesssful and growing businesses.
Case studies

Find out how two acquisitions broadened Shed Media's current offering to the broadcast industry.

This fitness gym chain embarked on their second round of fundraising to finance the rollout of gyms across several locations.

After identifying an acquisition opportunity to accelerate their expansion strategy, Europa engaged Baker Tilly to help them finalise the deal.