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The 8 things that banks and investors require to finance a petrol filling station
Stephen Lecha
May 24, 2023
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What are the 8 things that Financiers look for in a Business?

Financiers, whether they are investors, lenders, or other types of funders, typically look for several key factors when evaluating a business that needs funding.

Financiers typically look for several key factors:

  1. Strong Management Team: Financiers want to see that the business has a strong, experienced, and dedicated management team with a track record of success.
  2. Market Opportunity: They want to see that the business is operating in a large and growing market with significant potential for growth and profitability.
  3. Competitive Advantage: The business has a sustainable competitive advantage that sets it apart from its competitors and allows it to maintain market share and profitability.
  4. Financial Performance: The business has a solid financial track record and is generating consistent revenue and profits.
  5. Growth Potential: Financiers want to see that the business has a clear growth plan and the potential to scale quickly and profitably.
  6. Sound Business Plan: The business has to have a clear and well-defined business plan that outlines its objectives, strategies, and tactics for achieving its goals.
  7. Risk Management: The business must have a solid risk management strategy in place to mitigate potential risks and protect its investment.
  8. Transparency and Accountability: Financiers want to see that the business is transparent and accountable in its operations, financial reporting, and communication with stakeholders.

Overall, financiers want to see that the business has a clear and compelling value proposition, a solid plan for growth and profitability, and a strong management team that can execute that plan.

By addressing these key factors, your business can increase its chances of securing funding from a variety of sources.

We have successfully:

  1. Developed businesses from startups, then raised capital for aggressive market penetration and eventually sold the businesses to Private Equity firms.
  2. Developed strategy for corporate and government agencies in the SADC region.
  3. Facilitated investment in mega-projects.

We provide tailor-made solutions for every project by leveraging the expertise we have developed over the last 20 years in management consulting.

We look forward to providing you with valuable insights into Africa's investment landscape.

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