Latest research

Latest research

The Owner-Managed Business Report analyses and considers the courses of action companies should take to survive and thrive.

Funding hub

We advise on funding options, where can you go to get help? What are the options? What do they cost?

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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.

Forward thinking

No time to panic

No time to panic

Companies faced with a lack of credit over the next 18 months need to keep their heads and find ways to survive.

Oiling the wheels

Oiling the wheels

As lenders recalibrate their business plans and approach to risk, businesses in search of bank funding are facing difficult times. The finance cogs have not entirely seized up, and money is available if the right approach is taken.

Rich pickings

Rich pickings

For stronger cash-rich businesses with vision, now is the time to start the search for potential acquisition targets.

Case studies

Shed Media Plc

Case study: Shed Media Plc

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

Gymbox

Case study: Gymbox

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

Europa

Case study: Europa

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