Marktlink

We are very proud to be listed among the top 250 most innovative and fastest-growing companies in the Netherlands! A thank you to the Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship and nlgroeit for this recognition. 

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠&𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 🤝 Mergers and Acquisitions represent significant milestones in the career of any business owner.   Whilst every M&A transaction presents a unique set of challenges, there are some key milestones that remain critical to a successful M&A process. From defining strategic objectives, preparing your business, identifying buyers and execution, navigating the complexities and challenges of mergers and acquisitions requires a personalised approach underpinned by deep experience.   In this piece by Joe Moran, Managing Partner at the Marktlink Midlands office, he deconstructs the process and provides an expert guide on how businesses can successfully navigate the M&A process.   Read more below. 👇 #manda #mandaprocess #mergersandacquisitions #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀? 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿. Selling your business is often a once-in-a-lifetime event, and finding the right buyer can make the critical difference to its success.   At Marktlink, we identify three types of buyers: individual buyers, strategic buyers, and private equity. Whilst each option presents its own set of advantages and challenges, making the correct decision is key to ensuring your ambitions for the company’s future direction and sustainability.   Whether your priority is to sell your business to someone that has a deep understanding of your business, minimise disruptions to your employees, or simply exceed your business valuation, finding the right buyer requires the knowledge and expertise of experienced M&A advisers. Read the full article from Jonny Parkinson below. 👇 #sellyourbusiness #manda #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #exitstrategy

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗞 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 Last November, we embarked on our journey into the UK Midlands, and today, we are proud to share that we secured a second office in the region. This expansion allows us to better serve business owners across both the East and West Midlands, supported by our team of experienced and specialised advisors. But that's not all - we're also very delighted to welcome aboard two new professionals to our team: M&A Director Alex Thompson and M&A Consultant Hamish Moore. Alex joins with over 12 years of experience working with owner-managed and private equity backed business and Hamis joins us from Credit Suisse, where he served as an Equity Research Associate. Commenting on the new developments, Joe Moran, who heads our UK Midlands operations as Managing Partner, says: “Expanding our presence in the Midlands, through growing our team and opening a new office in Nottingham, has led to an exciting first six months since Marktlink planted roots in the region. Alex and Hamish bring a host of relevant financial and professional services experience, as well as regional knowledge, to their new roles and we’re confident that they’ll be an asset as we continue to expand our scope to provide business owners in the UK with the M&A expertise they deserve.’’ Read our full article for more information: https://lnkd.in/gETwRW_i #Midlands #UK #Nottingham #newoffice #newhires #businessgrowth #expansion #manda

𝗛𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗷𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗮𝗵𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 Ferry Nahon schoof aan bij het radioprogramma Van A tot Z Succesvol op New Business Radio. Dat werd een zeer inspirerend interview over zijn ondernemerschap, zijn liefde en passie voor MKB-ondernemers, de geschiedenis, groei en toekomst van Marktlink. Maar ook de gemaakte fouten en de behaalde successen komen aan bod. Kortom een echt ondernemersverhaal. Luister hier naar de hele uitzending: https://lnkd.in/erjHtWCR

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 Jonny Parkinson, managing partner at Marktlink in Manchester, stresses the importance of accurate business valuations for SME entrepreneurs, especially in view of increasing mergers and acquisitions in 2024. ‘’Having an accurate business valuation is key for business owners and step one if they’re considering a sale. With 2024 expected to bring a much brighter outlook for M&A activity, SME leaders need to be aware of their business value to be able to take advantage of an increase in opportunities and ensure they are ‘exit-ready’’, says Jonny. In today's dynamic business landscape, the adage holds true: you can't manage what you don't measure. With an estimated 22 million SMEs in Europe driving our economies forward amidst geopolitical instabilities and economic challenges, understanding the true value of your business becomes paramount. This awareness empowers entrepreneurs to navigate uncertainties and make informed decisions that shape their company's trajectory. In our research, we delve into the complexities of SME valuation to give you the insights you need to understand and maximise the value of your business. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXR5uetC #BusinessValuation #SMEs #MergersAndAcquisitions #Entrepreneurship #MarketTrends #ExitReadiness #manda

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 Tom Beltman, Managing Partner at Marktlink, explains in relation to our latest research: ‘’The value of your business is not something that only comes in handy when you have a sales desire. Most entrepreneurs focus on the short-term, while a value indication is mainly based on risks in future earning power. Precisely these insights enable you to make more strategically informed choices in the long term: both for and with your business.’’ So our research indicates that it is advisable for all SMEs to have a valuation done. This will help them verify whether their optimism about opportunities and ambitions is well-founded. “Entrepreneurs are often inward-looking and don’t see the market around them. This can lead to misunderstanding because there’s often a difference between emotional value and the actual price a company will fetch when the owner is ready to sell. Unfortunately, you’re not always compensated for the energy you put into your business.’’ Do not miss the chance to gain a deeper understanding of the value of your organization. Explore the Marktlink Monitor to discover insights for the long term: https://lnkd.in/eD4mEvNi #BusinessValue #StrategicInsights #LongTermPlanning #Entrepreneurship #MarktlinkMonitor

𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰𝟮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀! Last week, we travelled down to Het Uilenbos B.V. in Lunteren for the traditional Marktlink Experience event, our onboarding programme for new colleagues. And this time, there were more participants than ever before! With no less than 42 new colleagues joining us, it marked the largest Experience to date, something to be proud of! The Marktlink Experience is all about extending a warm welcome to our new team members, facilitating connections among them, and immersing them in the vibrant culture that defines Marktlink. We do this with informative and inspiring presentations but we also spend a lot of time having fun and relaxing together. Curious about joining our dynamic team at Marktlink? Check https://lnkd.in/eSxxcXeh to explore our current job openings. #MarktlinkExperience #NewColleagues #Onboarding #Connecting #Teambuilding #Hiring #MarktlinkCareers

𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲, 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 Our most recent research from the Marktlink Monitor shows that 40% of European SME entrepreneurs are unaware of the value of their businesses. This can be a risk factor for entrepreneurs looking to sell their business within a few years. A detailed understanding of your business valuation helps to achieve an optimal sale price and serves as a basis for negotiations with investors, potential partners and even talent acquisition. By being aware of the value of your business, you can effectively capitalise on market opportunities and strengthen your competitive position.   Read all the findings of our Marktlink Monitor here: https://lnkd.in/eXR5uetC Want to know your company value? Then we are here for you. Contact us or calculate your company value with our handy calculation tool: https://lnkd.in/eqEphFEV #MarktlinkMonitor #SME #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValue #SellingBusiness

'𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗽 𝗡𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗸𝗯-𝗯𝗲𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗷𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱'   Na een periode waarin marktonzekerheden kopers afwachtend maakten, is de animo om bedrijven over te nemen terug. Door de groeiende vraag lopen ook de prijzen voor ondernemingen weer op.   'Het nederlandse mkb heeft afgelopen jaren goed gereageerd op alle onzekerheid in de markt', zegt Tom Beltman. 'Het heeft laten zien duurzaam winstgevend te kunnen zijn, en dat maakt die ondernemingen nog aantrekkelijker voor potentiële kopers. Dat zien ondernemers ook waardoor ze meer bedrijven te koop aanbieden.'   Lees het volledige artikel in het Het Financieele Dagblad: https://lnkd.in/etxMdfHC