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The following content has been carefully chosen to arm owner managed and entrepreneurial business leaders with insights and tips that will help their business to succeed and grow. From start-up to funding, expansion domestically or internationally, to sale and exit, this Hub offers practical guidance designed to support you with every step of your business’ journey.

The materials on this Hub page are updated regularly, so do check-back to see our latest content or sign up to receive Insights direct to your inbox.market-leading UK accounting, tax, and advisory specialists we help overseas companies establish their presence in the UK every day. We are the trusted advisor to over 2,000 overseas parented companies and each year we support an additional 100+ companies to realise their international expansion plans.

We have over 70 years' experience working with global businesses looking to establish a presence in the UK or overseas. We are passionate about supporting businesses of all sizes, whether this is your first international expansion, or you are part of a large multinational that needs a more coordinated global approach.

We combine deep technical expertise in International Tax, Global Mobility, Outsourced Accounting and Payroll to support your business achieve its growth objectives.

Episode 6:

The Owner Managed Business Lifecycle

Part One: Start up and Financing

This is the first of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.

In part one, we focus on the start-up and financing phase of a business.

Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s UK Outsourcing Partner Stephanie Levin and our guest Rob Caplan, co-founder of First Wealth.

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Episode 7:

The Owner Managed Business Lifecycle

Part Two: Growth, Sale and Succession

This is the second of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.

In part two, we focus on the growth and sale of a business.

Joining us for this debate are Blick Rothenberg’s Corporate Tax Partner Rob Goodley and Audit Partner Darsh Shah, with guest David Rai, co-founder of Sparta Global.

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Today Miniclip are an international digital games and entertainment company that develop, publish and distribute multiplayer mobile games including the highly popular 8 Ball Pool.

They currently reach an incredible 250 million players each month, over 195 countries and across six continents, and their audience keeps growing.

Miniclip’s experience, passion, and people provide them with a unique understanding of the digital games space, with extensive worldwide distribution and an internationally recognised brand.

However, the beginning of their journey 20 years ago amidst the dot-com era wasn’t without its challenges.

In this first episode of our Success Stories series, founder Rob Small talks about the strategy behind the launch of Miniclip, shares insights into some of the early challenges and successes, and offers his advice for other businesses looking to scale, grow and succeed today.

This episode of Success Stories tells the story of Ben Branson, the founder of non-alcoholic spirits company Seedlip Drinks.

Ben launched Seedlip Spice 94 in London’s Selfridges on 4 November 2015. His first handmade 1,000 bottles sold out within three weeks, the second thousand in three days, and the third in 30 minutes online.

What began in a kitchen in the woods is now leading a worldwide revolution–changing the way we drink. The pioneering movement of offering those not drinking alcohol a sophisticated, adult option has since become a segment all its own: the ever-growing no and low alcohol category.

Seedlip has been embraced by the world’s best bars, restaurants, hotels and retailers across the globe, but how did that journey begin? In this episode Ben talks about the strategy behind the launch of the brand, shares insights into some of the early challenges and successes and offers his advice for other businesses looking to scale, grow and succeed today.

Are you looking to expand your business globally?

As market-leading UK accounting, tax, and advisory specialists we help overseas companies establish their presence in the UK every day. We are the trusted advisor to over 2,000 overseas parented companies and each year we support an additional 100+ companies to realise their international expansion plans.

We have over 70 years' experience working with global businesses looking to establish a presence in the UK or overseas. We combine deep technical expertise in International Tax, Global Mobility, Outsourced Accounting and Payroll to support your business achieve its growth objectives.

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Bringing you all the latest business and tax insights

Brought to you by head of Audit, Assurance & Accounting Jez Filley in conjunction with specialist Partners across Blick Rothenberg. We will regularly review the latest business and tax matters affecting our clients and bring you our insight.

Intended to be a two-minute read, the Spotlight On series is designed to help you remain compliant and make you aware of the planning areas that could improve your cash flow. Entrepreneurs find the US tax rules to be an impenetrable web of acronyms, jargon, and technical detail.

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