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We believe that planning is key and will support you through every stage, looking to maximise the value, manage the risks and ensure you the best possible result.
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No two entrepreneurs are the same. But one thing they all have in common is a driving ambition to succeed.

Throughout our 300 years of experience we have advised some of the most successful business people in the UK and further afield. We have consistently provided practical and commercial advice to entrepreneurs seeking to grow, develop and protect their businesses.

Our aim is to leverage this expertise to help you achieve your goals, whatever stage of the business lifecycle you find yourself in. We can advise you on a range of matters including:

  • Start-ups and seed capital
  • Venture capital
  • Commercial contract advice
  • Employment and employee incentives
  • Joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals
  • Planning and implementing exits
  • Wealth structuring
  • Angel investing

The Entrepreneurs Hub

The Entrepreneurs Hub is a dedicated repository brought to you by Boodle Hatfield LLP. The hub considers all stages of the business lifecycle and  provides practical and commercial advice to entrepreneurs and start up companies from everything from navigating the world of business to protecting their wealth.

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