We are often asked to complete detailed investigations in order to provide clients with an independent review of the financial position of a business.

Investors, customers and government agencies require reliable advice on the financial viability of a business before making an investment or concluding an important supply contract.

Our approach can be as comprehensive or as limited as is required. Two different types of analysis are often needed depending on the needs of clients.

1. A desktop review based on available financial information such as financial statements, forecasts, cash flow information and other details. This may be compared to industry norms where appropriate
2. A more thorough review which comprises either a limited or more comprehensive investigation of the financial position. This could be completed in 1 to 3 days or could take longer if the investigation is to be made more thorough.

Through the firm's experience in financial support & other grant aid packages from both commercial and non-commercial sources (such as government, EU and NGOs) it is able to assist clients to seek a wide variety of prospective funding to suit a particular need or development issue.

AP Benson has close ties with over 130 business angels, business angel networks venture capital firms & banks.

The firm uses this contact base in a variety of ways for the benefit of its clients:

1. To provide informal feedback on business funding proposals.
2. To give serious consideration to funding plans and ideas
3. To invest or lend funds either alone or in conjunction with other funders.

We assist clients to identify & negotiate with consortia of funders,establish funding requirements,negotiate business valuations for funding purposes & develop funding agreements. We can also manage the process of fund raising.