Our
Approach
Why Fresh Thinking Group?
It’s time for a fresh approach – Fresh Thinking is an independent capital investment group with a difference. We care about people and invest a lot more than capital. Indeed, we are passionate about saving companies and jobs and want to make a meaningful, positive difference. Being an independent, private investor, we share your passion in making the business a success and can work with you to quickly assure the viability of your company for the long-term.01
Initial chat
The call is our opportunity to find out more about each other and see whether we click. This isn’t an interrogation – just a friendly chat to get a better understanding of why you want to sell and why we want to buy.02
NDA – Your secrets are safe with us
Trust is important – you want the peace of mind that what we discuss is going to stay between us.
An NDA is a simple way to ensure our conversations will be confidential
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Financials – Opening the books
It’s not all about the money but it’s a good place to start – with an NDA in place, our expert finance team will review the accounts and see where we can help.
We acquire a wide range of businesses from the distressed to the highly profitable – we have the tools and know-how to take your business to the next level and keep it in safe hands.
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Agreement – What we can do for your business
We’re here to listen but also reassure you that we have the right solutions for securing the success of your business.
Here, we’ll be keen to find out what you hope to achieve with the sale and what you want from us. In return, we’ll give you an overview of what we plan to do to improve your business and ensure its longevity.
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The Offer – Our pitch for your business
This is our formal offer, we hope to be able to convince you that we are the right fit for pushing your business forward.
You’ll have the opportunity to read through our proposal and ask any questions that you may have for our Director – day or night.
We’ll work with you to get the right deal on the table for us, yourself and your employees. Fairness is in our DNA.
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Legals – Let’s make things official
This is where things can get a little complicated – acquisitions can involve a range of technical issues including employment contracts, tax considerations and various regulations but… don’t panic! This is where solicitors will step in and help us to facilitate the deal ensuring fairness and protection for both sides. There is often a lot of back and forth but it’s vital to get this part right to make sure both parties walk away happy.07
Contract agreement – Welcome to the family!
When both parties are happy and our respective legal teams are satisfied that the deal is fair and equitable, it’s time to put pen to paper and welcome you to the group.
We’re dedicated to building thriving businesses and we can’t wait to have you on board.
