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SUMMARY:Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number
DESCRIPTION:A general and informative webinar on the subject of ‘Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number.’ \n  \nBluebox Velocity will be hosting a valuation masterclass on Thursday 1st December 2022 where our CEO\, Paul Herman\, will cover the below topics: \n\nWhy do you need to know your value?\nThe various valuation “methodologies”\nWhat will an acquirer attribute value to?\nHow does it happen in the “real world”?\n“Adjusting” the financials\nCreating a forecast\nEnterprise value\n\n  \nOur 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. \n  \nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \n  \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link. 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/valuation-masterclass-establishing-your-magic-number-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Making your Tech Business Attractive to an Acquirer
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nOur CEO\, Paul Herman & Tech industry expert (TBC) will be discussing the below topics:  \n\nPreparing your tech business for sale\nThe current market impact on a sale in the technology sector\nTen top tips buyers look for in a technology business\nTen top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to\n\n  \nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \n  \nPlease RSVP above. 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/making-your-tech-business-attractive-to-an-acquirer/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:What's happening in the Healthcare Sector?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur CEO\, Paul Herman & guest (TBC) will be discussing the below topics:  \n\nThe current market impact on a sale in the healthcare sector\nPreparing your Healthcare business for sale\nTen top tips buyers look for in a healthcare company\nTen top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to\n\nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nFree follow up consultation provided for each attendee. \nPlease RSVP above to register your interest.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/whats-happening-in-the-healthcare-sector/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:World Space Week: Celebrating Science & Tech Businesses
DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nWe 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. \n  \nOur 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. \n  \nThey will discuss the following points: \n\nIndustry Update & Forecast\nPreparing your Science/Tech business for sale\nThe current market impact on a sale\n5 top tips buyers look for in a Science/Tech business\n5 top attributes in a Science/Tech business that buyers ascribe value to\nImplementing measures to make your business more saleable\nContribution from seasoned Science & Tech expert\n\n  \nAgenda \n\n6pm – Arrival & grab a drink\n6:30pm – 7:30pm – Presentations & Q&A\n7:30pm onwards – Move to the bar for further networking & drinks\n\n  \nYou’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. \n  \nWe look forward to celebrating World Space Week & your Science & Tech business with you! \n  \nPlease RSVP above to secure your ticket. 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/world-space-week-celebrating-science-tech-businesses/
LOCATION:Home Grown | Private Members’ Club London\, 44 Great Cumberland Place\, London\, W1H 7BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Bluebox Basics: Selling a Business Series
DESCRIPTION:Join our CEO\, Paul Herman and Director\, Jonathan Rich\, for our Lunch & Learn: Bluebox Basics: Selling a Business series. \n  \n\n\n\n\nFind out everything you need to know about selling a business in four 30-minute sessions. \n  \nSeptember 20th – Getting ready for the start line \n– Types of buyers\, Exit routes\, Structure of a sale\, Objective setting\, Third party consents\, Health check\, List of buyers\, Marketing materials\, Data room. \n  \nSeptember 27th – Presenting & Marketing your Business \n– Initial approach\, Engaging with buyers: Dealing with questions\, Management presentation\, Agenda \n  \nOctober 4th – Negotiating a deal & Due diligence \n– Process letter & Head of terms\, What is due diligence?\, Main considerations: Financial\, Legal\, Commercial \n  \nOctober 11th – Legal bits & Completion \n– Share purchase agreement \, Disclosure letter\, Tax covenant\, Other documentation\, Completion process \n\n\n  \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/lunch-learn-bluebox-basics-selling-a-business-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220727T093000
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SUMMARY:Pull Your Story Together
DESCRIPTION: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. \nHe will be discussing the following points: \n\nEstablishing your business plan\nPresenting your opportunity\nWhat investors/buyers to approach\nThe results you should expect\n\nThis virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also. \nWe look forward to showing you how you can ‘Pull Your Story Together.’
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/pull-your-story-together/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Top Tips for Fundraising
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will be discussing the following points: \n\nKnow when to fundraise\nKnow how to present your business\nPre-empt possible deal structures\nPrepare in advance for due diligence\n\nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also. \nWe look forward to showing you how to successfully fundraise for your business.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/top-tips-for-fundraising/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to prepare your business for sale
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nOur CEO\, Paul Herman\, will be covering the below talking points: \n\nPreparing your business for sale\nThe current market impact on a sale\nTen top tips buyers look for in a business\nTen top attributes in a business that buyers ascribe value to\nImplementing sustainable measures to make your business more saleable\n\nAgenda: \n\n8:30am: breakfast served\n9:00am: Presentation / Q&A\n\nYou’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. \nPlease register your interest below. Spaces are limited so sign up now to avoid disappointment.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/how-to-prepare-your-sustainable-business-for-sale/
CATEGORIES:Breakfast
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SUMMARY:6 M&A pitfalls and how to avoid them
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe will be covering the below talking points: \n\nValuation errors\nAssuming too much debt\nOverestimating Growth\nInsufficient Due Diligence\nPoor balance sheet valuation\nDeficient integration\n\nThe event will be held at Home Grown and will commence at 6:30pm and will conclude by 8:00pm. \nIf you want to know more about common M&A pitfalls\, click here to secure your ticket…they’re selling fast!
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/6-ma-pitfalls-and-how-to-avoid-them/
CATEGORIES:Masterclass
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220623T093000
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SUMMARY:Can we sell our Legal Practice?
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur 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.  \n\nAre law firms saleable?\nWho are the buyers?\nHow do you value a law firm?\nHow do I go about divesting my law firm?\nOther considerations\, including regulatory?\n\nOur virtual  free event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/can-i-sell-my-legal-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220609T093000
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Financial Modelling
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWhat is a financial model?\nKnow your business financials & growth drivers\nHow to effectively structure your financial model\nLooking from a buyer/investor perspective\n\nThis virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to register for this unmissable event & be sure to check out our other upcoming events also. \n**Those that attend will be eligible to use our expert financial modelling capabilities at a generously discounted rate.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/the-importance-of-financial-modelling/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Opportunity Mapping Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:We will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday 4 May 2022 on the subject of creating a growth plan into a credible opportunity map. \nThe masterclass will cover the below topics:  \n\n\n\nUnderstanding the market \nIdentifying key value drivers \nWhat does an acquirer attribute value to? \nAligning with acquirer needs \nActioning a strategy plan \n\n\n\nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link. 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/opportunity-mapping-masterclass/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Get Funded Now
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOne 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. \nJoin 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: \n\nHow to get your business investment ready\nTypes of investors\nHow to determine the right investor for you and your business\nHow best to position your business so as to maximise value\n\nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link. \n 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/get-funded-now/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220324T093000
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SUMMARY:How to Prepare Your Business for Sale & Maximise Value
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOur CEO\, Paul Herman\, will cover the below topics: \n\nAre you ready to sell? \nWhy do most business sales collapse? \nWhat will an acquirer attribute value too? \nHow will acquirers value your business? \nWhat is due diligence and how to prepare? \nKey stages in a sale exercise\n\nTogether 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. \nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above to receive the webinar link.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/prepare-your-business-for-sale-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T183000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating International Women’s Day: with Inspirational Women in Business
DESCRIPTION:***Please register for this event via Eventbrite using this link as you will need to purchase a ticket for the event\n\nJoin us\, alongside Bluebox\, She Almighty & Home Grown for an important and uplifting evening with inspirational women in business. \nInternational Women’s Day is an important global day of celebration\, awareness\, and gratitude for the struggles and successes of women throughout history. \nShe 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. \nThis 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! \nThe 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. \n  \nThe panel:  \nInspirational women in business with powerful stories and missions that we can all relate to and learn from. \nAriana 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. \n\nKate 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 \n\nAnjel 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. \n\nGeorgia 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. \n\nTopics for discussion throughout the night: \n\nThe stories of inspiring women who have led\, run their own\, raised capital or sold their business and the challenges faced along the way\nWhy it’s important to champion equality for women in business and investment\, how it could affect investor or purchaser interest\nThe journey and tips for building and thriving within a successful business\nThe importance of sustainability\, mission-led businesses and leadership\nHow we can all make a difference\, be the change and break the bias\nAnd probably much more!\n\n 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/international-womens-day-event-with-inspirational-women-in-business/
LOCATION:Home Grown | Private Members’ Club London\, 44 Great Cumberland Place\, London\, W1H 7BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T093000
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SUMMARY:Valuation Masterclass & Establishing your Magic Number
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\nWhy do you need to know your value?\nThe various valuation “methodologies”\nWhat will an acquirer attribute value to?\nHow does it happen in the “real world”\n“Adjusting” the financials\nCreating a forecast\nEnterprise value\n\nOur 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. \nThe virtual event will commence at 8:30am and will conclude by 9:30am. \nPlease RSVP above.
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/valuation-masterclass-establishing-your-magic-number/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bluebox Velocity":MAILTO:tracy.kingsnorth@blueboxcfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211028T090000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181706
CREATED:20211025T113105Z
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SUMMARY:Ambassador's Virtual Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf you are interested in joining the Ambassador Programme please reach out to Richard at richard.morkel@blueboxvelocity.com
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/ambassadors-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Bluebox Velocity":MAILTO:tracy.kingsnorth@blueboxcfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181706
CREATED:20200915T091045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T094453Z
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SUMMARY:Top Tips from Entrepreneurs in a post-COVID environment
DESCRIPTION:30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality. \nA 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 \n   \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/top-tips-from-entrepreneurs-in-a-post-covid-environment/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bluebox Velocity":MAILTO:tracy.kingsnorth@blueboxcfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201009T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201009T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181706
CREATED:20200915T093328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200915T093328Z
UID:2383-1602235800-1602237600@www.blueboxvelocity.com
SUMMARY:Are International buyers still interested in UK businesses mid-pandemic?
DESCRIPTION:30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality. \nA 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.   \n   \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/are-international-buyers-still-interested-in-uk-businesses-mid-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bluebox Velocity":MAILTO:tracy.kingsnorth@blueboxcfg.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200925T100000
DTSTAMP:20260509T181706
CREATED:20200502T112135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200914T160930Z
UID:2318-1601026200-1601028000@www.blueboxvelocity.com
SUMMARY:Can I sell my business mid-pandemic?
DESCRIPTION:30-minutes. High-impact. Expert views. Reality. \n\nHow much have private company values been impacted?\nWhat is M&A activity like?\nWhat type of buyers are in the market?\nAre International buyers looking at the UK?\n\n  Speakers:  Paul Herman – CEO at Bluebox Velocity   \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.blueboxvelocity.com/event/can-i-sell-my-business-mid-pandemic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bluebox Velocity":MAILTO:tracy.kingsnorth@blueboxcfg.com
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