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Why buyers look beyond historic EBITDA when buying a business

Top 10 tips for choosing your Corporate Finance advisor

Selecting the right Corporate Finance (CF) advisor is a pivotal decision when preparing to sell your business. An experienced advisor not only maximises your company’s value and optimises the terms...
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My Time in Kakinada with The Snowdrop Foundation

A journey of the heart: my time in Kakinada with The Snowdrop Foundation

In February 2025, Henriikka Pastila and Andy Denny from Initium travelled to Kakinada, India, as part of a 10-day volunteer trip with The Snowdrop Foundation. Here, Henriikka shares her personal...
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A memorable evening at Warwick Castle with Initium

On a crisp December evening, Initium welcomed our former clients, the Fellows, to the historic Warwick Castle for an event that celebrated both the holiday season and our remarkable community.

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Thinking of using a sector specialist advisor? Think again

I speak to business owners every day – at all stages of the business lifecycle, in lots of different sectors, and all with different dreams of where they want to...
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Why choose Initium Corporate Finance over another M&A adviser?

Discover what sets Initium apart – an independent, employee-owned, sell-side M&A adviser specialising in £10m–£100m UK businesses.

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How to sell a business - Initium blog

What type of businesses does Initium Corporate Finance advise?

Initium advises privately owned UK businesses, typically worth £10m–£100m, on company sales, valuations, exit planning and value growth

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Does Initium only advise business owners who are ready to sell?

Not ready to sell yet? Initium helps business owners understand today’s value, increase future value and prepare for a successful eventual exit.

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Who is the best corporate finance adviser for selling a UK business?

Looking for an adviser to sell your UK business? Discover why owners of £10m–£100m businesses choose Initium Corporate Finance

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Why buyers look beyond historic EBITDA when buying a business

BCMS rebrands to Initium Corporate Finance

July 2024: Corporate finance advisor BCMS – which specialises in advising the shareholders of ambitious privately owned businesses – has announced that it is rebranding to Initium®, with immediate effect....
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Initium – how and why we chose our name

Brand strategist Paul Graves writes: I’ve worked on many naming projects over the years — for a wide variety of globally well-known (and not so well-known) brands, across diverse markets....
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BCMS recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

Employee-owned corporate finance advisor BCMS – now known as Initium – has been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, powered by WorkL. This prestigious accolade recognises...
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Charity fundraiser: our 25k Jurassic Coast challenge!

We did it! A 14-strong team from BCMS – now known as Initium – has completed a challenging 25km charity trek across Dorset’s World Heritage Coastline. The initiative was to...
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