UK Business Mentor Of The Year 2023
Work with Christine 1:1
And get help with your exit - every step of the way
Getting exit ready isn’t just business. It’s personal.
Over the past 30 years Christine has been a part of just about every type of business exit you can imagine - including her own.
Beneath the paperwork, legalities and numbers lies a huge ambition to leave a legacy and walk away with a great deal to show for all your hard work.
As the owner of the business, being prepared on every level for your eventual exit is a fundamental part of your business journey. One that 80% of business owners simply never prepare for.
Beneath the paperwork, legalities and numbers lies a huge ambition to leave a legacy and walk away with a great deal to show for all your hard work.
As the owner of the business, being prepared on every level for your eventual exit is a fundamental part of your business journey. One that 80% of business owners simply never prepare for.
How can working 1:1 with Christine help me?
Take your business from unsalable to scalable, go on a journey where it's increasing in value. And even if you decide not to sell, you'll be exit ready so that if something happens to you, your business would still operate profitably.
What do I get?
Everything you need to make your business worth more and get you out of the day-to-day. You'll get a 3 part VALUE report, an action plan and help implementing the things that really make a difference from day one.
Is this right for you?
If you want to exit in the next 12 months or you’d like to prepare for an exit in the next 3-5 years - it’s likely I can help you.
Typically I work with businesses who have 15 or more staff and more than £2m turnover. If you've been going more than 5 years and still working in the day to day, working with me can really make a difference to your future
Typically I work with businesses who have 15 or more staff and more than £2m turnover. If you've been going more than 5 years and still working in the day to day, working with me can really make a difference to your future
How We Added £1m+ in Value to Peter's Business and Helped Him Regain Freedom Overview
Overview
Peter, a seasoned business owner of 26 years, felt that his ongoing involvement was becoming a hindrance to the company he had passionately built. Recognising the potential for further growth, he believed it was time for a transformation.
The Challenge
Transitioning from a start-up mindset to consistent growth demands a different set of skills and energy, primarily focusing on managing diverse operational facets and stakeholders. Peter grappled with letting go of control and faced challenges in evolving the company's decision-making structure. The business was in need of clear communication, consistent behaviour under new leadership, and well-defined objectives to ensure a united effort towards the company's success.
The Action
A bespoke three-step exit planning framework was introduced, tailored to the business's distinct needs, ensuring thorough preparedness:
Assessment and Initial Planning:
Assessment and Initial Planning: Delved into the business's current status, conducted non-financial pre-due diligence and valuation, and crafted a 90-day action plan.
Defining Objectives and Vision: The business's future trajectory was aligned with Peter's post-exit aspirations, emphasising value extraction for his retirement and subsequent ventures.
Implementation and Communication: Peter's vision was shared with the senior team, and his successor was identified. He briefed the team about the future plans and his evolving role, facilitating a smoother transition. A well-planned exit was orchestrated, complemented by continuous mentoring to avoid any disruptions.
The Results
- A 25% growth year on year for three successive years.
- A £1m increase in business value within a year.
- Formulation of potential exit strategies.
- Rollout of a new incentive scheme fostering employee retention and further expansion.
Peter, a seasoned business owner of 26 years, felt that his ongoing involvement was becoming a hindrance to the company he had passionately built. Recognising the potential for further growth, he believed it was time for a transformation.
The Challenge
Transitioning from a start-up mindset to consistent growth demands a different set of skills and energy, primarily focusing on managing diverse operational facets and stakeholders. Peter grappled with letting go of control and faced challenges in evolving the company's decision-making structure. The business was in need of clear communication, consistent behaviour under new leadership, and well-defined objectives to ensure a united effort towards the company's success.
The Action
A bespoke three-step exit planning framework was introduced, tailored to the business's distinct needs, ensuring thorough preparedness:
Assessment and Initial Planning:
Assessment and Initial Planning: Delved into the business's current status, conducted non-financial pre-due diligence and valuation, and crafted a 90-day action plan.
Defining Objectives and Vision: The business's future trajectory was aligned with Peter's post-exit aspirations, emphasising value extraction for his retirement and subsequent ventures.
Implementation and Communication: Peter's vision was shared with the senior team, and his successor was identified. He briefed the team about the future plans and his evolving role, facilitating a smoother transition. A well-planned exit was orchestrated, complemented by continuous mentoring to avoid any disruptions.
The Results
- A 25% growth year on year for three successive years.
- A £1m increase in business value within a year.
- Formulation of potential exit strategies.
- Rollout of a new incentive scheme fostering employee retention and further expansion.
How Strategic Clarity In Tech Company Resulted in 6X Profitability and Owner Freedom
Overview
Established in 2012, a Specialist Technical Services Company faced a pivotal moment, with one owner contemplating retirement and the other envisioning two more decades in the business. With differing aspirations and a newly appointed Managing Director, the owners strived for clarity and solutions to extract value while contemplating potential exit strategies, keeping in mind the company's dependency on specialized skills and the importance of employee retention.
The Challenge
The owners juggled multiple roles within the company, causing confusion and ambiguity in the decision-making process, inhibiting the Managing Director's ability to fully assume his responsibilities. The company needed structural enhancements, clearer role definitions, and employee engagement to align the workforce with the business goals and create an environment conducive to sustained growth and development. Additionally, the lack of clear communication about future plans and exit strategies created uncertainty amongst the stakeholders.
The Action
An initial VALUE assessment triggered a slew of improvements in the company’s structure, processes, and management team, enhancing engagement and transparency. By defining the responsibilities associated with being owners, directors, and employees, we facilitated smoother operational workflows, enabling the Managing Director to focus on leveraging opportunities for expansion. A series of workshops and mentoring sessions were conducted to explore and understand various exit strategies, aligning them with the owners’ personal outcomes and aspirations, allowing a plan to be devised which catered to both owners, the employees, and the business.
The Results
The meticulously executed actions led to:
- Implementation of a clear, adaptable plan was established, allowing shareholders to meet their individual needs without compromise.
- Operational advancement led to a doubling in revenue and consistent profitability.
- The business value witnessed a near 6X increase in less than three years, aligning the stakeholder focus and ensuring readiness for unforeseen events or acquisition offers.
- Enhanced clarity and strength of the Managing Director’s role contributed to better decision-making processes, involving the whole company in business improvement, thereby achieving greater retention of staff.
Established in 2012, a Specialist Technical Services Company faced a pivotal moment, with one owner contemplating retirement and the other envisioning two more decades in the business. With differing aspirations and a newly appointed Managing Director, the owners strived for clarity and solutions to extract value while contemplating potential exit strategies, keeping in mind the company's dependency on specialized skills and the importance of employee retention.
The Challenge
The owners juggled multiple roles within the company, causing confusion and ambiguity in the decision-making process, inhibiting the Managing Director's ability to fully assume his responsibilities. The company needed structural enhancements, clearer role definitions, and employee engagement to align the workforce with the business goals and create an environment conducive to sustained growth and development. Additionally, the lack of clear communication about future plans and exit strategies created uncertainty amongst the stakeholders.
The Action
An initial VALUE assessment triggered a slew of improvements in the company’s structure, processes, and management team, enhancing engagement and transparency. By defining the responsibilities associated with being owners, directors, and employees, we facilitated smoother operational workflows, enabling the Managing Director to focus on leveraging opportunities for expansion. A series of workshops and mentoring sessions were conducted to explore and understand various exit strategies, aligning them with the owners’ personal outcomes and aspirations, allowing a plan to be devised which catered to both owners, the employees, and the business.
The Results
The meticulously executed actions led to:
- Implementation of a clear, adaptable plan was established, allowing shareholders to meet their individual needs without compromise.
- Operational advancement led to a doubling in revenue and consistent profitability.
- The business value witnessed a near 6X increase in less than three years, aligning the stakeholder focus and ensuring readiness for unforeseen events or acquisition offers.
- Enhanced clarity and strength of the Managing Director’s role contributed to better decision-making processes, involving the whole company in business improvement, thereby achieving greater retention of staff.
Do you want to see how Chistine can help your business get results like these?
You can contact Christine by email or schedule a call for an initial talk about your business - no commitment or hard sales.
Chsitines helps business founders get their businesses exit ready so they can enjoy a happier, richer future. She saves them THOUSANDS and increases the value of their businesses by MILLIONS.
Chsitines helps business founders get their businesses exit ready so they can enjoy a happier, richer future. She saves them THOUSANDS and increases the value of their businesses by MILLIONS.
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What Our Clients Say
"Christine made a huge difference for me; she helped me to identify my options, and choose actions which worked for me. The changes in my business and personal life since we started have been transformational."
Martin Robertson
"Christine has been a really valuable mentor for my business. She has been active in introducing new partners / investors, acted as a sounding board for strategic challenges. I look forward to working with her more as my business grows."
Joel Satchi
"When you work with Christine she helps you to get clarity on your business , what you want, where you are and where you are going and how to get there. I would highly recommend Christine, she is simply amazing at what she does!"
Kim Marlor
Accreditations and Awards
Not only has Christine got the business battle scars that make her an experienced Business Mentor – she also has the following accreditations and awards that are evidence of her ability to create big impacts for you and your business.
