Bluebox Velocity

Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number
2022-12-01 08:30 - 09:30 (Europe/London) | Virtual
A general and informative webinar on the subject of ‘Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number.’

Bluebox Velocity will be hosting a valuation masterclass on Thursday 1st December 2022 where our CEO, Paul Herman, will cover the below topics:

Why do you need to know your value?
The various valuation “methodologies”
What will an acquirer attribute value to?
How does it happen in the “real world”?
“Adjusting” the financials
Creating a forecast
Enterprise value

Our guest speaker (TBC) will then explain the concept of ‘The Magic Number’ and how you can establish the optimum sale price for your business to give you the confidence you need to live the life you want after selling.

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.

Please RSVP above to receive the webinar link.

Making your Tech Business Attractive to an Acquirer
2022-10-19 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
We are in the midst of a digital revolution, where the line between our physical world and cyber space is blurring. We are seeing new companies developing and the uptake in advanced technology is ever-present. From traditional technology companies right through to to digital assets and blockchain technology, this sector is constantly evolving and makes it an extremely attractive sector to invest in. M&A deal activity within the technology sectors is soaring and is likely to continue to be brisk for the rest of 2022 and into 2023.

Join us on Wednesday 19th October where we will be discussing M&A Tech trends as well as providing you with key tips in order to make your Tech business more attractive to an acquirer.

Our CEO, Paul Herman & Tech industry expert (TBC) will be discussing the below topics:

Preparing your tech business for sale
The current market impact on a sale in the technology sector
Ten top tips buyers look for in a technology business
Ten top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.

Please RSVP above.

What's happening in the Healthcare Sector?
2022-10-06 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
Join our webinar on Thursday 6th October and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in the Healthcare sector and why now might just be the perfect time to sell your healthcare business.
Our CEO, Paul Herman & guest (TBC) will be discussing the below topics:

The current market impact on a sale in the healthcare sector
Preparing your Healthcare business for sale
Ten top tips buyers look for in a healthcare company
Ten top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Free follow up consultation provided for each attendee.
Please RSVP above to register your interest.

World Space Week: Celebrating Science & Tech Businesses
2022-10-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Home Grown | Private Members’ Club London, 44 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7BS, United Kingdom
Are you a business owner of a company operating in the Science or Technology sector? Are you looking to grow, scale or sell your business? Then this World Space Week event is the perfect event for you!

Join us in celebrating World Space Week – an international celebration of both Science and Technology companies and their contribution to the betterment of the human condition.

We have partnered with Home Grown to host an interactive evening on Tuesday October 4th so that you can learn more about this topic as well as engage with other business owners operating in your field.

Our CEO, Paul Herman, will be joined by Marcell Tessenyi, CEO of Blue Skies Space. Blue Skies Space provides rapidly-delivered, cost-effective space science facilities. The company has developed a new class of satellites to provide high-quality data to the global scientific community, transferring the benefits of new commercial space sector developments to academic research.

They will discuss the following points:

Industry Update & Forecast
Preparing your Science/Tech business for sale
The current market impact on a sale
5 top tips buyers look for in a Science/Tech business
5 top attributes in a Science/Tech business that buyers ascribe value to
Implementing measures to make your business more saleable
Contribution from seasoned Science & Tech expert

Agenda

6pm – Arrival & grab a drink
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Presentations & Q&A
7:30pm onwards – Move to the bar for further networking & drinks

You’ll have the chance to ask our experts questions as well as network with your peers. A complimentary drink will also be provided upon arrival.

We look forward to celebrating World Space Week & your Science & Tech business with you!

Please RSVP above to secure your ticket.

Lunch & Learn: Bluebox Basics: Selling a Business Series
2022-09-20 14:00 - 2022-10-11 14:30 | Virtual
Join our CEO, Paul Herman and Director, Jonathan Rich, for our Lunch & Learn: Bluebox Basics: Selling a Business series.

Find out everything you need to know about selling a business in four 30-minute sessions.

September 20th – Getting ready for the start line
– Types of buyers, Exit routes, Structure of a sale, Objective setting, Third party consents, Health check, List of buyers, Marketing materials, Data room.

September 27th – Presenting & Marketing your Business
– Initial approach, Engaging with buyers: Dealing with questions, Management presentation, Agenda

October 4th – Negotiating a deal & Due diligence
– Process letter & Head of terms, What is due diligence?, Main considerations: Financial, Legal, Commercial

October 11th – Legal bits & Completion
– Share purchase agreement , Disclosure letter, Tax covenant, Other documentation, Completion process

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Pull Your Story Together
2022-07-27 08:30 - 09:30
Are you an entrepreneur and unsure of how to get your business to market properly? Join us for a FREE and informative webinar on Wednesday 27 July and learn how to ‘Pull Your Story Together‘. Our CEO, Paul Herman, will explain how you can build your proposition in such a way that will drive value and make your business more investable.
He will be discussing the following points:

Establishing your business plan
Presenting your opportunity
What investors/buyers to approach
The results you should expect

This virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also.
We look forward to showing you how you can ‘Pull Your Story Together.’

Top Tips for Fundraising
2022-07-14 08:30 - 09:30
Looking to secure the investment you need to bring your company to its next stage of growth? Join us for FREE and informative webinar on Thursday 14 July 2022 on the topic of ‘Top Tips for Fundraising’ and learn how to maximise your chances of obtaining investment.
We will be discussing the following points:

Know when to fundraise
Know how to present your business
Pre-empt possible deal structures
Prepare in advance for due diligence

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also.
We look forward to showing you how to successfully fundraise for your business.

How to prepare your business for sale
2022-07-13 08:30 - 10:00
As the world becomes increasingly more concerned about protecting the planet, sustainability has never been more front of mind for businesses. It’s also a key element that will make your business more saleable when the time to exit comes.
Join us at Home Grown, London’s leading business club, for an informative and interactive breakfast focused on the topic of how to prepare your business for sale, with a focus on sustainability. We will discuss the key areas you need to think about to ensure you are adequately repaired for a sale exercise.
Our CEO, Paul Herman, will be covering the below talking points:

Preparing your business for sale
The current market impact on a sale
Ten top tips buyers look for in a business
Ten top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to
Implementing sustainable measures to make your business more saleable

Agenda:

8:30am: breakfast served
9:00am: Presentation / Q&A

You’ll have the chance to ask our experts questions as well as network with your peers. Complimentary tea/coffee & a breakfast spread will be provided.
Please register your interest below. Spaces are limited so sign up now to avoid disappointment.

6 M&A pitfalls and how to avoid them
2022-07-05 18:30 - 20:00
Join us at Home Grown for an informative and interactive masterclass focused on the topic of M&A pitfalls and how to avoid them in order to achieve a successful sale. Together we will explore what you need to know to clarify your objectives and help you reach the outcome you want. You’ll have the chance to ask our experts questions as well as network with your peers.
We will be covering the below talking points:

Valuation errors
Assuming too much debt
Overestimating Growth
Insufficient Due Diligence
Poor balance sheet valuation
Deficient integration

The event will be held at Home Grown and will commence at 6:30pm and will conclude by 8:00pm.
If you want to know more about common M&A pitfalls, click here to secure your ticket…they’re selling fast!

Can we sell our Legal Practice?
2022-06-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
There has been a wave of M&A in the UK with a great deal involving law firms themselves. Bluebox Velocity will be hosting an informative and insightful webinar on Thursday 23 June 2022 to give you the inside story.
Our CEO, Paul Herman, alongside seasoned corporate lawyers Clive Garston & Peter Scott will answer the question, “Can we sell our Legal Practice?” by covering the below talking points.

Are law firms saleable?
Who are the buyers?
How do you value a law firm?
How do I go about divesting my law firm?
Other considerations, including regulatory?

Our virtual free event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to receive the webinar link.

The Importance of Financial Modelling
2022-06-09 08:30 - 09:30
Please join us for an informative Financial Modelling webinar on Thursday 9 June at 8:30am – 9:30am. Our Senior Manager, Sam Barr and Director, Jonathan Rich, will be chatting about how you can understand your overall exposure to risk, understand your investment funding requirement, as well as learn how to plan for the future of your business by covering the below talking points:

What is a financial model?
Know your business financials & growth drivers
How to effectively structure your financial model
Looking from a buyer/investor perspective

This virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also.
**Those that attend will be eligible to use our expert financial modelling capabilities at a generously discounted rate.

Opportunity Mapping Masterclass
2022-05-04 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
We will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 4 May 2022 on the subject of creating a growth plan into a credible opportunity map.
The masterclass will cover the below topics:

Understanding the market
Identifying key value drivers
What does an acquirer attribute value to?
Aligning with acquirer needs
Actioning a strategy plan

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to receive the webinar link.

Get Funded Now
2022-03-31 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
If you’re thinking about embarking on an investment exercise you will need to go through a number of key preparatory steps to ensure you give yourself the best chance for success.
One of the most important aspects of preparing to raise funds is identifying the right type of investors to approach. The reality is – not all investors will be a great fit for every business, and whilst capital alone can be luring, business owners should consider exactly what they are looking for in an investor to determine who would be best suited.
Join us for an informative webinar on Thursday 31 March 2022 on the subject of how to prepare and position your business for a successful fund raise. We will be covering the below talking points:

How to get your business investment ready
Types of investors
How to determine the right investor for you and your business
How best to position your business so as to maximise value

The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to receive the webinar link.

How to Prepare Your Business for Sale & Maximise Value
2022-03-24 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
We will be hosting a Webinar on Thursday 24 March 2022 on the subject of how to prepare and position your business in the best way possible to achieve a desirable sale, whilst maximising value.
Our CEO, Paul Herman, will cover the below topics:

Are you ready to sell?
Why do most business sales collapse?
What will an acquirer attribute value too?
How will acquirers value your business?
What is due diligence and how to prepare?
Key stages in a sale exercise

Together we will explore what you need to know to clarify your objectives and help you reach the outcome you want. Plus take away some key pointers for the next phase of your business journey.
The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above to receive the webinar link.

Celebrating International Women’s Day: with Inspirational Women in Business
2022-03-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Home Grown | Private Members’ Club London, 44 Great Cumberland Place, London, W1H 7BS, United Kingdom
***Please register for this event via Eventbrite using this link as you will need to purchase a ticket for the event

Join us, alongside Bluebox, She Almighty & Home Grown for an important and uplifting evening with inspirational women in business.
International Women’s Day is an important global day of celebration, awareness, and gratitude for the struggles and successes of women throughout history.
She Almighty, Bluebox + Home Grown are passionate about championing and enabling women in business, that’s why we are hosting this special event in collaboration bringing together and connecting aspirational and inspirational women, mission-led leaders and founders – to share their stories, challenges and experiences; how we can raise one another, break the bias to further gender equality and help people and planet whilst doing so.
This event also features a particular focus on female entrepreneurial leaders who have been through the process of growing their own business, raising funds for their business or have sold a business. Hear them share their inspirational stories!
The UN theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and we are excited to gather women that are committed to building a more sustainable future for all. Above all else, our aim for the evening is to empower, connect and celebrate the women that join us for what’s set to be a brilliant and inspiring evening.

The panel:
Inspirational women in business with powerful stories and missions that we can all relate to and learn from.
Ariana Alexander-Sefre is an activist and founder & Co-CEO of SPOKE (spoke.world), a mindfulness app that sits in the intersection between music street culture and wellness. Through working with their community of notable UK artists, producers, and creatives, SPOKE makes taking care of emotional health more accessible for the millions of people currently missed out by traditional wellness. Ariana is also a TEDx speaker of ‘Can Music Save Lives?’; and scholar in Social Innovation at the University of Cambridge.

Kate Bell, second-time entrepreneur, founder of Zip Us In, and proud mother of two daughters. After identifying an opportunity in the market whilst pregnant with her second daughter, Kate designed and manufactured a jacket expander panel for use in pregnancy and when babywearing. In 2019, she filmed on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den and with the sale of more than 30,000 products, Kate is now raising her next round of investment to launch the ALTERNITY range offering women across the world luxurious designs in sustainable fabrics that adapt and evolve to be worth for a lifetime no matter how their body shape may change, consciously tackling fast fashion by reducing the quantity of fabric ending up in landfill and the impact on our planet

Anjel Noorbakhsh Ashman, CFA has over 9 years of experience in investment advisory including overseeing portfolios on $50m+ most recently working with on a $350m+ portfolio. After moving independently from Iran to England at 16 to study for A-Levels, Anjel became the only graduate from University College London (UCL) with a joint bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology. Understanding the need for advocates geared towards ethnic women, Anjel founded the Iranian Women’s Association (IWA) in 2014 which is the first and only UK-based association dedicated to Iranian women. Anjel is also now an angel investor for Ada Ventures, a UK-based venture capital firm focused on investing in overlooked founders and markets.

Georgia Metcalfe, founder of the multi-award winning online boutique The French Bedroom Company. During a successful career in Interiors PR for over ten years including PR Director at the Sanderson, Georgia identified a gap in the interiors market which she couldn’t ignore and FBC was born. Now co-run with her husband Ben, sixteen years on the business is still run from West Sussex with an ever-expanding team. Named an official Cool Brand five years in a row and having won multiple awards, Georgia now plans to grow the ranges and signature FBC designs even further.

Topics for discussion throughout the night:

The stories of inspiring women who have led, run their own, raised capital or sold their business and the challenges faced along the way
Why it’s important to champion equality for women in business and investment, how it could affect investor or purchaser interest
The journey and tips for building and thriving within a successful business
The importance of sustainability, mission-led businesses and leadership
How we can all make a difference, be the change and break the bias
And probably much more!

Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number
2022-03-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
Bluebox, in conjunction with Bluebox Velocity, will be hosting a valuation masterclass on Wednesday 2nd March 2022 where our CEO, Paul Herman, will cover the below topics:

Why do you need to know your value?
The various valuation “methodologies”
What will an acquirer attribute value to?
How does it happen in the “real world”
“Adjusting” the financials
Creating a forecast
Enterprise value

Our guest speaker, Sanjay Shah, will then explain the concept of ‘The Magic Number’ and how you can establish the optimum sale price for your business to give you the confidence you need to live the life you want after selling.
The virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am.
Please RSVP above.

Ambassador's Virtual Event
2021-10-28 08:00 - 09:00 | Virtual
Bluebox Velocity will be launching the Ambassadors Programme in which Ambassadors have the chance to network with one another as well as benefit from our knowledge share session, which our CEO, Paul Herman, leads.
If you are interested in joining the Ambassador Programme please reach out to Richard at richard.morkel@blueboxvelocity.com

Top Tips from Entrepreneurs in a post-COVID environment
2020-10-23 09:30 - 10:00 | Online Webinar, United Kingdom
30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality.
A view from 30,000 feet. Hear from a selection of seasoned business owners about their experiences of the pandemic and each of their top two tips about how to shape your business in this new world

Are International buyers still interested in UK businesses mid-pandemic?
2020-10-09 09:30 - 10:00 | Online Webinar, United Kingdom
30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality.
A view from both entrepreneurs and advisers as to the state of the market, what is moving and what is not. Hear direct, honest feedback from the M&A coalface.

Can I sell my business mid-pandemic?
2020-09-25 09:30 - 10:00 | Online Webinar, United Kingdom
30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality.

How much have private company values been impacted?
What is M&A activity like?
What type of buyers are in the market?
Are International buyers looking at the UK?

Speakers: Paul Herman – CEO at Bluebox Velocity
