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18/06/2026

💡 60% of start-ups fail within the first 3 years – often due to poor preparation, not poor ideas.

Phillip Slater and Ryan Cracknell share their expertise of practical measures businesses can take to mitigate risk and prepare for growth through a simple framework for building an investable business:

The 5 Ps:
✅ Plan
✅ Prepare
✅ Prioritise
✅ Process
✅ Professionals

For tech businesses in particular, where value often lies in IP, getting the foundations right is critical.

📩 If you’d like to discuss how to position your business for growth or investment, our team would be happy to help.

Explore our Corporate and Commercial Services: https://ellisons.com/services/corporate-commercial/

🎧 For further insight, watch the full episode of Ellisons Connects 'From Idea to Investment: Protecting & Funding Your Tech' on our website or listen via your preferred streaming platform: https://ellisons.com/news/podcast/from-idea-to-investment-protecting-funding-your-tech/

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Very proud to announce that Ellisons have been shortlisted in three categories at the Modern Law Private Client Awards 2026

⭐ Wills & Estate Planning Team of the Year
⭐ Probate & Estate Administration Team of the Year
⭐ Court of Protection Team of the Year

These three shortlistings recognise the level of excellence our Private Client team strive for with every client, often within sensitive circumstances.

Well done to the entire Private Client team who work tirelessly everyday to achieve the best results for their clients 👏 👏

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