This document discusses the journey of building a business from start to exit. It describes how building a business is unpredictable and can lead entrepreneurs in unexpected directions, resulting in lifelong memories and experiences. While growth is important, it cannot be left to chance and requires business planning skills and courage to obtain funding. The organization, Shirlaws, is presented as a group of companies that can help businesses at various stages of growth, funding, and exit to ensure entrepreneurs can enjoy the fruits of their labor.

1. where are you
on your business
journey?

2. fund
exit
grow
I need to...

4. building a business
is a journey
It unfolds right in front of you. It surprises you and takes you
in directions you never dreamt of. You meet some amazing
people and end up with a lifetime of memories. Some succeed
– they reach the dream,the sale of their business.
It does change your life forever.
We all start out in business frantically searching for growth.
Along the way there are lots of ups and downs – it takes
courage, a big dose of self confidence and freedom to take
risks and be enterprising.

5. grow
confidence
to change
Sustainable growth cannot be left
to chance. At Shirlaws, it isn’t. With a
thorough knowledge of the world of
entrepreneurship and sound business
planning skills to support you every
step of the way, we’re here to help
you on your journey.
Today’s growth
Build strong, robust profits and love your
business at every stage with Shirlaws Coaching.
Future growth
Build assets to obtain fast growth with our
Equity Services team.

6. fund
courage
to invest
It takes courage to borrow from a bank
or to invite investors into your business.
We can help you obtain funding and
manage the stress along the way.
Early stage funding
Gain traction in your business as quickly as
possible with Shirlaws Investments.
Growth capital
Access the right funding to grow your business
with Assay Advisory.

7. exit
freedom
to choose
Whether you’re selling your business,
or passing it on to family or your
business partners, we’re here to help
you take the next step.
Sell the business
Assay Advisory helps you gain the highest
valuation and plan for the sale of your business.
Secure your future
Develop a plan and manage your wealth for the
future with Shirlaws Private office. Creating family
estate and wealth plans to help you enjoy the future.

8. Founded in 1999, Shirlaws has always been committed to the private
enterprise market. Our partners are knowledgeable entrepreneurs who
are attuned to the issues that influence the decisions you make about
your business every day.
They have grown, funded, and in some cases, exited their own
businesses, multiple times.
Shirlaws is a portfolio of companies that
advise private enterprise to grow, fund
or exit their business in order to enjoy
their life’s work.
Australia: +61 1300 853 772
Benelux: +31 616 444 444
Canada: +1 604 921 1630
Cayman: +1 345 749 7533
Hong Kong: +852 9820 2301
Middle East:
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Tel +971 558250701 UAE
Singapore: +65 9856 4442
UK: +44 (0)1189 090 012
USA: +1 415 346 6650
Contact us
Thoughtful, insightful, and above all,
practical – at Shirlaws, we understand
the entrepreneur’s journey and we love
to pass on what we’ve learned.
Tel: +44 (0)20 7194 8130
Email: hello@shirlawsgroup.com
Web: www.shirlawsgroup.com
Registered address: Shirlaws IP UK Limited, Kings Parade, Lower Coombe Street, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1AA
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