AbOVO is an independent business services and corporate finance advisory based in Perthshire and focused on working in partnership with you to achieve your business objectives.
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Whether you’re at the start up stage, focusing on expansion or growth, needing help to improve profitability or turnaround an underperforming business, or looking to maximise value for exit we have the experience to help you navigate through these pivotal moments, delivering the service you require in an affordable and flexible way.
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Aspects of our work include:
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Business strategy and planning
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Financial forecasting
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Profit improvement
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Performance reporting and monitoring
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Raising finance & refinancing
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Acquisitions and expansion
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Exit planning and execution
AbOVO
Corporate Finance & Business Advisory
AbOVO represents a commitment to deliver quality, consistency and dedication to clients from the outset of a project right through to completion - or in Latin: ab ovo usque ad mala - from the beginning to the end.
Our Values
We are committed to providing client services of the highest standard. Underpinning our approach are the values that define who we are:
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Professional, offering high quality service;
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Execution focused;
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Problem solving;
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Energetic & enthusiastic, with a real interest in your business and its journey;
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Approachable and plain talking;
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Open and honest - if we don't think we are the best people to help you we will tell you and recommend others that can help.
Our Approach
We offer a pragmatic and commercial approach towards helping you with your current challenges and achieving your future goals.
We aim to work in partnership with you taking the time to understand what is unique about your and your business. Solutions will be tailored to your business and the objectives you are seeking to achieve.
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We won't just identify the problems - we will work with you to help fix them​​.
Your Needs
We offer flexible and affordable engagement and one which best matches your needs:
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We can work on short term projects or tasks or we can provide more long term support as your business evolves. No business or project is too small.
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Our involvement ranges from mentoring and support to rolling our sleeves up and working alongside you in your business.
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Our fee structure aims to align our interests to yours, often with a significant element being contingent on success.
“Judith has been a real asset to the Board and has brought a wealth of strategic advice to the organisation. In addition she is a great communicator and always up for a chat to discuss the minor or major matters. Her financial guidance has been imperative to the development of the BGA and she is a very valued member of the Board”
About Us
AbOVO founder, Judith Grant, spent 15 years working in the Bank of Scotlands Corporate Banking division where she gained significant experience of acquisitions and disposals, finance raising, operations management and business strategy, execution and turnaround.
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Since working independently Judith has worked with a broad variety of clients, small and large, supporting their growth acquisition ambitions, preparing businesses for sale, acting as a mentor and sounding board for new business start ups, driving growth and gaining a reputation as the go-to person for fixing a variety of financial and operational business issues. Her depth of knowledge, strategic and focused approach, analytic planning, strong problem solving capabilities and tenacity to deliver, makes Judith the ideal "go-to" person to help you solve your business needs.
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Outside of the office, Judith's interests revolve around all things equestrian. This has led to board positions and advisory roles with both profit and not for profit enterprises operating in the equestrian industry - an area she is always seeking to expand her interest in.
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Judith has a degree in Business Studies & Accountancy from Edinburgh University and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland.
“ It has been a breath of fresh air to work with you and we are indebted to you for your pragmatic and commercial approach and willingness to understand and assist us (and do it with a bit of a sense of humour and fun!) - much appreciated - you have a great reputation here. ”