What to Do When a Cash Infusion Is Not Enough To Grow Your Business

May 29, 2015

Watching your fleet grow is a beautiful thing. In the early stages, growth often occurs organically and at a manageable pace. Then the day arrives when you see new possibilities. After years of slow, steady growth, you believe there are real opportunities in the market to expand the business.

Scaling a company is a complex process. Business owners should give careful thought to what they can handle with their current resources and where they need outside expertise and assistance.

But it’s not just financing. If you’ve taken your company as far as you can on your own and need industry know-how, business expertise and capital, a smart option may be to partner with a private equity firm. Here are two ways to tap into outside investors outside of borrowing power:

Utilize outside investor operational know-how:

When you scale a business, the operation can grow rapidly and old processes and procedures may not work best. An investor who understands fleet operations and the trucking industry, and who knows how to enhance business operations, can prepare your business to meet increased demands. Many investors may already own or have invested in companies similar to yours, so they know what to expect during the growth process.

The right financial partner can also improve efficiencies and reduce expenses in your business. You can benefit from the investor’s vast experience developing other businesses and the proven, sophisticated processes they have developed over time. Improved efficiencies from equipment, technology, labor, vendors, logistics and more can significantly contribute to your bottom line.

Investors who specialize in growing middle-market businesses are skilled at developing new markets when appropriate. When you create new, viable channels, new customers will follow and your business grows faster.

Tap into outside investor connections:

An investor who has spent years working and connecting in your industry can be an invaluable resource. They know how the industry works, stay on top of current trends and may have relationships and partnerships in the space. This could include trusted suppliers they can leverage to reduce costs or potential employees who give your company the edge needed to reach that next

About the Author

John Sloan | Vice Chairman

John Sloan is the Vice Chairman of Allegiance Capital, a middle-market investment bank that works with business owners to help them sell or raise capital. 

John has more than three decades of C-level experience in investment banking and private equity.  He has personally executed transactions with fleet owners and understands the unique needs of the trucking industry. 

During his career, John has raised more than $1 billion in debt and equity.  He is an expert in all aspects of investment banking and has evaluated and negotiated the acquisition of more than 30 companies in: energy, construction, retail, telecom, environmental, logistics and manufacturing, with an aggregate value in excess of $7 billion.

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