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What banks look for from the self employed trader

Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014

In spite of what some commentators might lead you to believe it is our experience that banks are trying to lend where possible. It up to the applicant to present their best case scenario, answer any questions the bank may have and give them confidence that you are a good investment


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Developing a business plan

Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014

I’ve often been asked by business owners what’s the most important aspect of a business plan. My answer sometimes surprises when I say it’s the journey you take in preparing the plan and not the plan itself.


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Business Start-Up Guide

Article by Pat Sutton in Sundays Business Post 17 April 2014

There are lots of opportunities for start-up businesses in a recovering economy but with over 40,000 new start-ups expected to be registered this year there are serious challenges ahead if you are to stand out from the crowd and succeed


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Sale of BioTector Analytical Systems Ltd announced April 2nd 2014

O’KellySutton with Pat Sutton as Project Partner acted as Corporate and Financial Advisors to BioTector on its sale to Hach Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation (DHR), a fortune 500 corporation.


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How to hold onto Customers

An Article by Patrick  Sutton, partner of O’KellySutton in the Sunday Business Post 19 Jan 2014

Without good customers you don’t have a business. The only reason you will have customers is if you offer what the customer needs, and then supply it better or cheaper than someone else.


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