Insights from the Smart Financial team
If you’re asking this question, you’re already on the right path to a successful business sale. A business exit strategy is highly valuable at any stage of your business journey, but even if you appreciate this fact, it can be difficult to identify all exit options and know which one is right for you. Let us outline three practical options … Read More
You know it makes sense to create a business plan, giving you a roadmap that will plot your course to success, be that growth and expansion or a seamless sale. But what about your financial plan for everything else? When your business is one of your biggest assets, your personal ambitions are likely to be tied into your desires for … Read More
Here’s an opportunity to join one of the North West’s leading Financial Planning firms. Smart Financial Planning is a highly regarded Lifestyle Financial Planning firm, led by the former Chairman of the Institute of Financial Planning in the North West and director, coach and mentor or the FP Training Academy, Steve Martin. We are setting new standards of client care, with … Read More
Your business is your livelihood, but what would happen if you suddenly couldn’t be there, either temporarily or even permanently? Illness or an accident can happen without warning, affecting not just you but your loved ones, your employees, and the others who count on you. Fortunately, there is a way to protect your legacy and make sure things go on … Read More
Don’t just take our word for it – find out what our clients say about working with Smart Financial I thought this would be an indulgence, but going through the business planning process with Smart Financial has far exceeded my expectations. It’s helped to clarify and address key challenges in my business and has set me on a path to … Read More
Can I sell my business? Client called the office today to ask what we had put in his financial plan as the sale value of his business. He couldn’t remember but had been offered £500,000. Having quickly updated his model we identified that he could sell providing he worked in the new company for 5 years (which he was … Read More
If you’re considering working with a financial planner, no doubt you’ll have lots of questions about how they work and what’s involved. To find the right person with the best advice for you, it’s worth taking the time to research your potential planners. Asking the following six questions is a great way to find out what you need to know. … Read More
Why do you work? Why did you start your business? Crucially, what do you want out of life? Your business or job may be your joy and passion, but what else do you want to do besides work? Perhaps you want to pursue other interests, take that month-long holiday every summer, or simply be able to have weekends free to … Read More
At Smart Financial, you may already be aware that our philosophy is ‘investing money is purely for the fulfillment of goals’. Hopefully, you will also be aware that this isn’t just a catchy phrase – we not only mean it, we live by it. Allow us to let Smart Financial CEO Steve Martin to demonstrate how he ‘walks the walk’ as … Read More
