Robert Keep, founder and Managing Director of Norton Folgate has always had an opinion on all things ‘financial’ and an even more astute eye for the state of the economy. Now Robert is reporting his views through a variety of media titles.

Over the coming 12 months Robert Keep has been invited to write a series of articles for a cross-section of industry titles to which Norton Folgate regularly provides finance. In 2005, Robert Keep predicted the current downturn in all its glory in the then published ‘Norton Folgate Times’ and as a testimony to his insight to the market Robert is being published again.

Publications that have requested regular thought-provoking articled from Robert include Roofing Magazine, Logistics and Transport Focus, Farming Uk and The Ranger. From this independent viewpoint, Robert Keep has been commissioned to provide readers of the above publications with a number of financial solutions, such as:

• Raising finance in a down market - banks are happy to give you an umbrella when the sun shines, but want it back when it rains. What are the options available when it comes to raising finance and how should you structure your pitch?
• Crystal ball gazing – we know how the last 12 months have affected the market, but what do the next 12 months have in store? Robert Keep has all the predictions.
• Expansion in a down market – a down market is always the perfect time to either start a business or expand a current one. What are the pitfalls and how do you fund your expansion?
• M&A – with businesses failing, now is the perfect time to merge or acquire. If you have the stomach for M&A, what are the key points to consider and how should you structure your campaign?