Add people and cash

If you really want to grow your business you need both

Being successful is all about balancing scarce resources. Every day in a growth company means making decisions between alternative use of resources;

To ignore this core issue is to prepare for failure. Take the example of cash. Some well managed businesses can underwrite expansion from their own profits, but they are few and far between. Typically, the faster you grow the more cash you need. Attracting and securing investment capital takes time  -  6 to 12 months is probably considered fast in the current economic environment. This means recognising the need ahead of time and taking appropriate steps.

We have some great networks for locating resources for your business;

Public sector funding. Despite recent changes, funds are still being made available by government organisations here and offshore to support the business development activities of our clients. We can take the hassle out of creating and submitting applications for this type of funding assistance.

Private sector funding. There are still private investment funds available for eligible businesses seeking investment. Our role in this is to assist our clients in becoming investment ready and to help align you with the right partner to raise the funds you need.

People. CTM is not a recruitment company, but is well networked and is surprisingly often able to assist with the location and retention of the right people for our clients.

If you know you will need more cash soon, then we may be able to help. Our personal networks include a number of investors still considering opportunities and we partner with Diablo - a certified Escalator broker with a strong track record in venture funding.