Matt May Cdir Fiod Email & Phone Number

• How do you grow turnover, increase profit, maximise the multiple and prepare to exit all at the same time? And all by yourself? Whilst not losing your ‘Why’?• You know you need a strong management team, but you are still doing most of the managing yourself because you haven’t got time to build a management team!• How do you break the cycle and make sure you get the best price for you and your family for all the hours you have put in?• But you are worried about a sale will mean for your staff, suppliers and customers. And you have no one to discuss it with other your ‘support network’ of accountants, lawyers etc.• Funding has always meant using your own money or an overdraft. You don’t even know what other options there are! A return on your investment may not even mean a sale if only you knew what else was available.That is where a great NED should help. If you choose wisely, they have the scars, know the ropes, know where to focus and understand what a buyer/investor is looking for.But choosing is really hard, right? Being an owner manager or CEO is a lonely place. Who do you turn to for this difficult decision?For me it was like dating. My wife is fantastic, but she wasn’t the first woman I met, if you know what I mean! You need to spend some time getting to know each other. The first potential NED you meet might not be right for you, and you might not be right for them. I am an RAF veteran who co-founded and then 15 years later sold a defence consulting, training and software business. We helped former employees set up over 10 different businesses. I’ve invested and exited a number of them. I understand about choosing the right support whether from a NED, a business consultant coach or mentor. I’ve chosen well and chosen terribly!I am passionate about helping young people and veterans start businesses. I’m now building a portfolio of investments, NED roles and consulting projects where I can work on interesting projects with interesting people. I’m currently an investor and NED in Fishingticket.com; a market disruptive tech start-up that will change the way anglers buy permits and how data is used in the angling industry.If you are even thinking about taking on a NED, or an advisor, and want to talk to someone who has been where you are, I’d love to have a chat.