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We also share some of our key partners’ knowledge too so, in addition to focused business growth advice, you’ll also find articles around financial planning, seeking finance and other key business related topics.

How? we can help your business.

4 outcomes:

To grow your business with value
Funding – prepare your business if it needs funding and accelerate that journey
Exit – ensure your business is prepared to maximise value and ensure the transaction is deliverable.
Turnaround – starting in a position of distress

How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-04-04T14:27:10+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges, Uncategorized|

Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge for many businesses at the moment. Candidate

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How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-03-19T18:47:35+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges|

Pricing a product is a combination of both an art and a science. It requires a balance of

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Looking for an exit? We can help you to pick the right one

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-04-04T14:27:53+00:00Exit Planning|

We know how to prepare and help you get your business into shape for exit. We work with s

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How SMEs can make savings

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-26T17:16:03+00:00Business Finance, Tackling Challenges|

After 14 consecutive months of interest rate rises up to September 2023 and no changes yet

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What is a BCorp and why become one?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-02-02T13:50:33+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

A B Corporation, commonly known as BCorp, is a type of for-profit business that meets rigo

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The key ESG trends SMEs need to be aware of in 2024

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-22T10:42:06+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

At Elephants Child our mission is to help all our business clients to thrive; we do this b

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How to choose the right broker to help you to sell your business

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-08T21:26:10+00:00Exit Planning, Tackling Challenges|

The vast majority of entrepreneurs will only build up and sell one business. It’s a compli

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The CCO who stole Christmas

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-13T10:49:31+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Tackling Challenges|

(but had some great advice for SMEs heading into 2024) Many SMEs are under real pressure

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Achieving Business Growth in 2024

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-08T21:26:32+00:00Achieving growth, Business Growth, Uncategorized|

What do SME owners and senior managers need to be thinking about in 2024? Our CEO Martin B

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Scott Country International – ESG Case Study

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-06T11:36:40+00:00ESG|

We worked with Scott Country International (SCI) to develop their Business Growth Plan, wh

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How do ESG principles support business growth?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-28T13:56:58+00:00ESG|

There are many ways to look at ESG in your business. It’s a great lens to use when managin

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Planning your ESG strategy for 2024 and beyond

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-11-10T09:46:27+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

Ready for 2024 A clear ESG strategy is increasingly important for business growth. If you

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5 Ways to Speed Up Cashflow from Your Trade Debtors

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-09-11T20:30:10+00:00Business Finance, Uncategorized|

Trade debtors are other businesses that owe money to your company for goods or services yo

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How bad business credit affects your supplier relationships

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-09-11T20:27:42+00:00Business Finance|

Maintaining healthy relationships with suppliers is important for success for many busines

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Navigating the summer holidays as a business owner

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-07T08:06:24+00:00Tackling Challenges|

Summer can present many challenges for business owners, but it's really important that you

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Hooke Highways ESG case study

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:31:16+00:00ESG|

Julie Binney from Hooke Highways talked to us about their ESG journey so far: What was the

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Business intelligence for start-ups: how to tell your story in numbers

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:26+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Business Growth|

A detailed financial plan for your small business can help you understand what drives its

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Sustain your business with ESG – FREE webinar

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-04-12T10:54:57+00:00ESG|

Act Now The clock is ticking for you to take action on your Environmental, Social, and Go

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What does the Budget mean for SMEs?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:04+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Financial Planning|

Our CEO, Martin Brown, shares his musings and thoughts about what we heard. The headlines:

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How to restructure your management team in a growing company

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-01-17T18:36:47+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges|

As your company grows, the time may come that you need to review the expertise of your man

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Profitability vs growth: what makes a ‘quality’ company?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:45+00:00Business Finance, Business Growth|

For businesses today, it’s no longer about growth at all costs – you must improve the elem

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How to get the right price for your business

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-11-14T21:22:53+00:00Business Growth, Exit Planning|

Selling your business is emotionally challenging. How can you be sure your valuation is ri

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How can small and medium businesses tackle Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-11-04T13:35:43+00:00ESG|

Answering the challenge that the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda present

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Alarm bells ringing in your business? Take positive action now

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:57+00:00Business Finance, Exit Planning, Financial Planning, Tackling Challenges|

Running a business over the last few years has not been easy and one thing that we are cer

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How to stay true to your sustainability principles during a period of rapid growth

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-08-15T15:10:20+00:00ESG|

Expanding your business needn’t mean compromising your ethical stance. Here's how you can

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Now is the time to start your ESG journey

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-08-15T15:10:05+00:00ESG|

Business owners have a huge amount to think about, and we know that many struggle to find

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How can your business avoid greenwashing?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-07-18T18:12:51+00:00ESG|

We were pleased to welcome Professor Frances Bowen as part of our recent event that shared

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ESG – all businesses are going to have to start measuring themselves

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-07-18T18:13:18+00:00ESG|

The environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda is already part of corporate life fo

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What SMEs need to know about ESG

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-08-01T08:52:44+00:00ESG|

What is ESG? ESG describes what a business does with respect to the environment, their so

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How to handle an earn-out

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-05-15T13:49:47+00:00Exit Planning|

Before going ahead with this type of business-exit agreement, here are five things you nee

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Why sustainable businesses are more attractive to buyers

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-06-09T14:09:04+00:00ESG, Exit Planning|

Integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations into your business pra

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How to find growth in a declining sector

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-02-21T10:37:36+00:00Business Growth|

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented great challenges to almost all business owners, but so

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What does the post-pandemic world hold for your SME?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-05-05T13:18:00+00:00Tackling Challenges|

As the worst of COVID-19 looks to be behind us, now’s the time to take advantage of the op

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Choose the right time to sell your business

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-02-10T15:50:45+00:00Exit Planning|

How do you know when you should sell up? We look at the signs that indicate it’s time to m

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How to Achieve Business Success in 2022

designthing2022-05-05T13:18:59+00:00Business Growth|

Make 2022 your best year yet – tips for SMEs to maximise growth and success in 2022

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What are the Key Qualities of a Leader?

designthing2022-05-05T13:19:36+00:00Financial Planning|

Launching a business and getting it off the ground against the odds is undeniably an impre

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How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-04-04T14:27:10+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges, Uncategorized|

Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge for many businesses at the moment. Candidates can be choosy a

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How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-03-19T18:47:35+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges|

Pricing a product is a combination of both an art and a science. It requires a balance of financial conside

Learn More

Looking for an exit? We can help you to pick the right one

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-04-04T14:27:53+00:00Exit Planning|

We know how to prepare and help you get your business into shape for exit. We work with some excellent Cor

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How SMEs can make savings

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-26T17:16:03+00:00Business Finance, Tackling Challenges|

After 14 consecutive months of interest rate rises up to September 2023 and no changes yet in 2024, along w

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What is a BCorp and why become one?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-02-02T13:50:33+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

A B Corporation, commonly known as BCorp, is a type of for-profit business that meets rigorous social and e

Learn More

The key ESG trends SMEs need to be aware of in 2024

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-22T10:42:06+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

At Elephants Child our mission is to help all our business clients to thrive; we do this by putting purpose

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How to choose the right broker to help you to sell your business

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-08T21:26:10+00:00Exit Planning, Tackling Challenges|

The vast majority of entrepreneurs will only build up and sell one business. It’s a complicated undertaking

Learn More

The CCO who stole Christmas

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-13T10:49:31+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Tackling Challenges|

(but had some great advice for SMEs heading into 2024) Many SMEs are under real pressure at the moment, ou

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Achieving Business Growth in 2024

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-08T21:26:32+00:00Achieving growth, Business Growth, Uncategorized|

What do SME owners and senior managers need to be thinking about in 2024? Our CEO Martin Brown casts his ey

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Scott Country International – ESG Case Study

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-06T11:36:40+00:00ESG|

We worked with Scott Country International (SCI) to develop their Business Growth Plan, where we focused on

Learn More

How do ESG principles support business growth?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-12-28T13:56:58+00:00ESG|

There are many ways to look at ESG in your business. It’s a great lens to use when managing risks, but ther

Learn More

Planning your ESG strategy for 2024 and beyond

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-11-10T09:46:27+00:00Achieving growth, ESG|

Ready for 2024 A clear ESG strategy is increasingly important for business growth. If you are planning for

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How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-04-04T14:27:10+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges, Uncategorized|

Recruiting and retaining staff is a challenge for many businesses at the moment. Candidates can be choosy a

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How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-03-19T18:47:35+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges|

Pricing a product is a combination of both an art and a science. It requires a balance of financial conside

Learn More

Achieving Business Growth in 2024

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2024-01-08T21:26:32+00:00Achieving growth, Business Growth, Uncategorized|

What do SME owners and senior managers need to be thinking about in 2024? Our CEO Martin Brown casts his ey

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Business intelligence for start-ups: how to tell your story in numbers

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:26+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Business Growth|

A detailed financial plan for your small business can help you understand what drives its success and secur

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How to restructure your management team in a growing company

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-01-17T18:36:47+00:00Business Growth, Tackling Challenges|

As your company grows, the time may come that you need to review the expertise of your management team and

Learn More

Profitability vs growth: what makes a ‘quality’ company?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:45+00:00Business Finance, Business Growth|

For businesses today, it’s no longer about growth at all costs – you must improve the elements that make up

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How to get the right price for your business

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-11-14T21:22:53+00:00Business Growth, Exit Planning|

Selling your business is emotionally challenging. How can you be sure your valuation is right? What will bu

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How to find growth in a declining sector

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2022-02-21T10:37:36+00:00Business Growth|

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented great challenges to almost all business owners, but some sectors have s

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How to Achieve Business Success in 2022

designthing2022-05-05T13:18:59+00:00Business Growth|

Make 2022 your best year yet – tips for SMEs to maximise growth and success in 2022 Thoughts from ou

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Financial Planning

What does the Budget mean for SMEs?

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:04+00:00Achieving growth, Business Finance, Financial Planning|

Our CEO, Martin Brown, shares his musings and thoughts about what we heard. The headlines: Avoiding the not

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Alarm bells ringing in your business? Take positive action now

C.Turner@elephants-child.co.uk2023-08-18T10:32:57+00:00Business Finance, Exit Planning, Financial Planning, Tackling Challenges|

Running a business over the last few years has not been easy and one thing that we are certain to see in th

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What are the Key Qualities of a Leader?

designthing2022-05-05T13:19:36+00:00Financial Planning|

Launching a business and getting it off the ground against the odds is undeniably an impressive achievement

Learn More

Our clients have faced and overcome business challenges with our support. To achieve this sometimes requires contributions from specialists in affiliated areas – these are some of our strategic partners who bring further value to our clients.

How? we can help your business.

How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

Looking for an exit? We can help you to pick the right one

How SMEs can make savings

What is a BCorp and why become one?

The key ESG trends SMEs need to be aware of in 2024

How to choose the right broker to help you to sell your business

The CCO who stole Christmas

Achieving Business Growth in 2024

Scott Country International – ESG Case Study

How do ESG principles support business growth?

Planning your ESG strategy for 2024 and beyond

5 Ways to Speed Up Cashflow from Your Trade Debtors

How bad business credit affects your supplier relationships

Navigating the summer holidays as a business owner

Hooke Highways ESG case study

Business intelligence for start-ups: how to tell your story in numbers

Sustain your business with ESG – FREE webinar

What does the Budget mean for SMEs?

How to restructure your management team in a growing company

Profitability vs growth: what makes a ‘quality’ company?

How to get the right price for your business

How can small and medium businesses tackle Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?

Alarm bells ringing in your business? Take positive action now

How to stay true to your sustainability principles during a period of rapid growth

Now is the time to start your ESG journey

How can your business avoid greenwashing?

ESG – all businesses are going to have to start measuring themselves

What SMEs need to know about ESG

How to handle an earn-out

Why sustainable businesses are more attractive to buyers

How to find growth in a declining sector

What does the post-pandemic world hold for your SME?

Choose the right time to sell your business

How to Achieve Business Success in 2022

What are the Key Qualities of a Leader?

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How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

Looking for an exit? We can help you to pick the right one

How SMEs can make savings

What is a BCorp and why become one?

The key ESG trends SMEs need to be aware of in 2024

How to choose the right broker to help you to sell your business

The CCO who stole Christmas

Achieving Business Growth in 2024

Scott Country International – ESG Case Study

How do ESG principles support business growth?

Planning your ESG strategy for 2024 and beyond

Resources

News

Business Growth

How to recruit and retain staff in a candidates’ market

How much will a 1% price increase boost your profits?

Achieving Business Growth in 2024

Business intelligence for start-ups: how to tell your story in numbers

How to restructure your management team in a growing company

Profitability vs growth: what makes a ‘quality’ company?

How to get the right price for your business

How to find growth in a declining sector

How to Achieve Business Success in 2022

Financial Planning

What does the Budget mean for SMEs?

Alarm bells ringing in your business? Take positive action now

What are the Key Qualities of a Leader?

Our clients have faced and overcome business challenges with our support. To achieve this sometimes requires contributions from specialists in affiliated areas – these are some of our strategic partners who bring further value to our clients.

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