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Exeter, England, United Kingdom

New Broad Street are UK corporate advisors specialising in a discreet, custom approach to valuation and sale of businesses. Our particular expertise on selling companies valued between £250,000 and £25 million enables us to make sure you receive the best possible price.We have Regional Partners based throughout the UK from Devon to Aberdeen and Belfast to Brighton and major centres including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol and London.Within the team we have specialist expertise in a wide range of fields including recruitment/staffing, technology, media, hospitality, retail and property.

Exeter, England, United Kingdom

Having sold three of my own businesses since 2010 I now help entrepreneurs realise their personal and career ambitions by managing their path to exit. This involves preparing their business for market, identifying potential purchasers via active marketing and ensuring that the relationship between buyer and seller remains ethical, honest and transparent throughout. Business Monkey specialises in working alongside SME owners who feel ready to take their next step and sell their business. As an experienced business broker I will work with you to make your business match-fit for sale, create a bespoke marketing plan to connect with buyers and personally guide both seller and buyer through the sale process to reach a successful transition.

Colyton, England, United Kingdom

Bespoke giftware manufacturer creating unique products for retailers nationwide. Supplying gift shops, farm shops, garden centres and visitor attractions throughout the UK using proprietary and licensed artwork. Business sold in 2021.

Devon, Uk

Exclusive distributor for The Jurassic Coffee Company and Julie Scrumptious Hand-Baked Cakes. Supplying farm shops, delicatessens, restaurants and visitor attractions throughout Devon, Somerset & Dorset.

Lyme Regis

Fine Food outlet in Dorset specialising in Westcountry food & drink. Also Mediterranean foods, ceramics, spices and exotic ingredients. Established in 2012 and acheiving high %GP. Business sold in 2015.

United Kingdom

Effected a complete review of range, supply, profitability and design of food offering resulting in increased margin and greater efficiency across all areas of the department.

United Kingdom

The company enjoys a strong reputation within the wholesale trade as a producer of quality fruit cakes, sponge cakes and flapjacks. This sales & marketing role explored new, year-round routes to market for the range (national retailers, buying groups, export, foodservice) as well as developing new product ranges to present to the existing customer base (department stores, national wholesale, gift companies).

Moreton-In-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Launched in 2005 the business became a National & regional award-winning food destination. Achieved very high profitability and international renown for product range and service. Best New Delicatessen (2006 British Cheese Awards), Featured in Britain's Top Ten Christmas Hampers (Country Life Magazine 2007), One of Britain's Best Cheese Shops (BBC Country File 2008) 'Gourmet Highlight of the Cotswolds' (Conde Nast Traveller 2009) Independent Retailer of the Year (Cotswold Life Awards 2009). Business sold in 2010.

Cambridge, Uk

Appointed and managed distributors throughout central and eastern Europe for live sound and musical instruments brands.

London, United Kingdom

Sales Manager for eastern counties of England, managing national pub companies, wholesalers, regional brewers, independent wine specialists and hamper companies. The business was owned jointly by Veuve Clicquot and Baron Philippe de Rothschild and imported and distributed proprietary and agency brands throughout the UK & Ireland, including Krug Champagne, Cloudy Bay, Hine Cognac, Trimbach Alsace, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, De Ladoucette, Boschendal, Vergelegen, Tyrrell's Hunter Valley, Veuve Clicquot Champagne, Mouton Cadet, Cape Mentelle WA, Terrazzas de Mendoza, Quinta do Noval port.

Taunton, United Kingdom

Field sales role looking after the independent cash & carry sector and specialist wine & spirit retailers throughout the west of England, South Wales and the Midlands. Seagram UK distributed proprietary and agency brands such as Plymouth Gin, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet, Mumm Champagne, Captain Morgan, Wolf Blass, Perrier Jouet, 100 Pipers, OVD Rum, Martell Cognac, Sandeman, Heidsieck Monopole.

London W1

Diploma, Continental & New World Wines

Bachelor Of Administration, Business Studies

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