Business Adviser

Simon Scott

Address IconHertfordshire, North London and surrounding areas

Phone Icon07850 894 998

Simon’s passion is helping business owners to get their business up to the next level. He has a wealth of practical experience involving both building and selling businesses. He has worked as an adviser with a range of SME’s over the last 10 years and prior to this operated as Finance or Managing Director for over 20 years.

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How Simon can help you

Simon’s work covers the following areas;

  • Selling businesses to realise the maximum potential

  • Developing exit strategies tailored to the ambitions of the business owner

  • Writing strategic and operational business plans to direct the business

  • Maximising business growth by identifying areas for improvement

  • Developing management and financial systems needed for growth

  • Advising on the various sources of finance and building the necessary plans

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About Simon

Simon has a strong track record of growing businesses. As an advisor he has supported numerous companies to expand; he has also delivered a number of successful business sales. As MD, he built Redcare (a security business) into a national brand and created a number of IT businesses either as start-ups or by acquisition. He is a Chartered Accountant by original training.

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What our clients say

Testimonials

"When selling our food business, Simon took a lot of trouble to understand our business and the market we operated in. He got us a number of very credible offers and he supported us through the entire process to a very successful closure. We were delighted with the outcome."

Director – Food Company

"I’ve worked with Simon for 2 years and in this time my business has expanded by 30%, both sales and profits. We’ve changed the way we do business and Simon has given us the practical advice and support needed to do this. I thoroughly recommend him if you really want to move your business forward."

Mark Leverett – Managing Director of ABL Circuits

"Simon gave me superb support to enable me to sell my business. He provided great insight and advice to ensure the sale reached a successful conclusion. Importantly, after the sale the merged businesses are now doing well!"

Stewart Peart – Managing Director of AppliedIT Ltd now Integra ICT Ltd

"Simon helped me raise a significant amount of money for my business in the form of new equity capital. He produced a great business plan that combined both my strategic vision for the business and the detailed operational and financial plans. This was a crucial part of securing our new investor. On an ongoing basis, he also gives me strong business and commercial support to help me move my business to the next level."

Mindy Gibbins-Klein – Managing Director Panoma Press Limited

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31 Mar, 2022

5 questions to ask if you’re selling your company

By Simon Scott

If you are thinking of selling your company in the next few years, this article highlights some key questions to ask yourself. The answers will help you prepare your business ready for sale, which in turn will help maximise your return.

18 Jun, 2020

Cash is King – Especially Now!

By Simon Scott

With many businesses in survival mode at the moment, taking control of your cash is key. But, how do you go about it and what should you be aware of to ensure you prosper? From forecasting to scenario planning and making tough decisions, here’s some great advice.

27 Sep, 2018

5 reasons why a business owner needs an exit strategy

By Simon Scott

Building a business is undoubtedly a tough job. Of course, most of the owner’s energies go into the day to day issues, winning customers, driving/directing the team and generally firefighting! So, thinking about an exit strategy is never on the owner’s top list of immediate priorities. However, there are many good reasons why the owner […]

25 Oct, 2017

Valuing your Business -what are the basics

By Simon Scott

Valuing your business can be done at a very simple level following the principles below. Ultimately the price will be what a buyer wants to pay, but this often follows a set formula:- Business value = profit times a multiple That’s the easy bit, the question is how these two components are calculated. Profit in […]

28 Sep, 2017

Exit plans – what are the options?

By Simon Scott

At CMC we are absolutely convinced that all business owners should have an exit plan and in so doing, the owner will need to consider all of the options that are open to him. If you want to know why exit plan is essential, please read this earlier blog. This blog looks at the various […]

7 Sep, 2016

Is Your Business “Fit for Sale”?

By Simon Scott

When planning to sell your business, you need to make sure it is ready to sell, if you want to maximise the sale proceeds. You have probably worked for years to build the business, so take the necessary time to make sure that you prepare the business to be in the best possible shape. The […]

21 Mar, 2016

The Managing Director’s role – how does it evolve?

By Simon Scott

As a business evolves, the managing director’s role also needs to evolve. Getting this right is one of the most important factors in the successful growth of a business. The skills, capabilities and focus that are needed in the early stages of a business have to change as the business matures and moves on to […]

20 Nov, 2015

Preparing a business for sale – what needs to be done?

By Simon Scott

Preparing a business for sale will get it into the best possible shape for an eventual sale and will help a business owner to maximise the proceeds. This isn’t about window dressing, but making sure that the business has reached its true potential and will stand the scrutiny from potential buyers. Some golden rules for […]

12 Feb, 2014

Why have an exit strategy?

By Simon Scott

If you are thinking of selling your business it is essential to give some thought to your exit strategy and how you plan the get the most from your business when you come to sell it.

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Success Stories

How we've helped our clients over the years

Whilst maintaining steady growth, the business owners successful achieved a smooth generational transition and company buy-out.

Steering them calmly through every aspect of the business sale, the company directors achieved what they wanted and so did their buyers – everyone ended up happy.

Through seeking external help, this company doubled the size of the company portfolio to expand into new markets and build a wider client base.

By embracing CMC’s advice, PI-KEM, who supply equipment for scientific research, had the confidence and direction to double the size of their sales and marketing team, resulting in fast growth.

After winning a large contract, this digital marketing agency needed to scale fast. Enlisting the help of their local business adviser, a recruitment plan was created and the team grew fourfold.

To achieve a successful business succession, this IT services company worked with CMC to develop a management structure and growth plan which truly delivered.

“My local business adviser is an invaluable member of our team. Going that extra mile, he is by far a trusted confidant who supports me and my business to help achieve my goals.” CEO, You HR Consultancy

Within 18 months, this IT solutions provider experienced a substantial increase in profitability and is now destined on a path of rapid growth.

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