Category: Thought Leadership

Crystal ball 2024: the UK waste sector

Quercus Head of Waste Management Mark Whelan writes: At this time of year, it is customary to review the events of the year that has just past and to consider what might unfold over the next 12 months. In 2023 the UK waste industry has largely seen business as usual in the field of M&A. […]

Moving Forward into 2022 - Part 4

This week we are delighted to share from our forthcoming publication ‘Moving Forward’ an interview with Keith Errey. Keith is the Co-Founder and CEO of Isansys Lifecare and in this article he discusses how Isansys’ Patient Status Engine technology is a “win / win” for hospitals on a global basis. https://indd.adobe.com/view/034ad871-85c9-4e9d-afba-59f6895d09ed

Moving Forward into 2022 - part 3

Rockport Software is a leading provider of Business Intelligence, Data Analytics and Information Modelling consultancy services. In this week’s extract from our forthcoming publication ‘Moving Forward’, Rockport’s founder Bob Logan discusses the importance of agility in navigating the fortunes of a smaller business and the need to be assertive in pursuing clear strategic goals. https://indd.adobe.com/view/38e675a2-0615-4df8-b1a6-e3ed43884f8c

Moving Forward into 2022 - part 2

This week’s extract from our forthcoming publication ‘Moving Forward’ is an interview with Sukhbir Sidhu, the founder of Evergen. Sukhbir is a serial entrepreneur and reveals some of the challenges he has overcome to build the fastest growing solar energy company in the UK. https://indd.adobe.com/view/efce0a47-4bdd-480e-82cd-91d275ed32c8

Moving Forward into 2022 - part 1

In conjunction with Decision Magazine, we are excited to announce ‘Moving Forward’, a report consisting of interviews with leading entrepreneurs from across the South East region. Participants explore the issues they face managing growth and provide insights into the strategies they adopt to stay ahead of the pack. Excerpts will be published on LinkedIn over […]

Quercus commits 1% of its revenue to increasing social mobility

Quercus Corporate Finance is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Zero Gravity, a UK educational charity which supports talented students from low-income backgrounds into top universities and careers.  Quercus is the first corporate partner to make such a pledge to the charity, which was founded by Joe Seddon, a 24-year-old social entrepreneur. Seddon […]

What is going on with Capital Gains Tax?

With national debt now at an eye watering £2.1 trillion, tax rises are back on the agenda. Winston Churchill wrote that: "The art of taxation consists in so plucking the goose as to obtain the largest possible amount of feathers with the smallest possible amount of hissing." One would not have been surprised to see Rishi […]

Quercus insight into maximising value on a private business sale

For many entrepreneurs the sale of a private business is the culmination of a lifetime’s work. Often it will be a one-off opportunity to generate a life-changing sum of money.  A reward for the initial risk taking and years of hard work. Given the size of the financial stakes, it is perhaps surprising that many […]

What future M&A?

The recent announcement of a proposed £760m merger between Carlsberg UK and Marston Breweries is a sign of encouragement for those concerned about the health of the M&A market in the wake of Covid-19. By coincidence Quercus have also just completed a deal in the drinks sector; helping premium wine merchant Flint Wines acquire a […]

Quercus-commissioned report considers issues for private businesses looking to take the next step

Much is made about the need to have a strategy if a privately-owned business is to achieve its potential. But it’s an argument that misses something which is quite fundamental. For an effective strategy to be drawn up and implemented, there needs to be clear thinking by the owner-manager who has become increasingly focused on the day-to-day operations. […]

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