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If you have any hesitation about what's required, there are other options. Looking for a business angel, investment from a private equity or venture capital company, or simply selling to a larger rival are all viable methods of securing the future development of the firm.
Equity or venture capital is likely to entail some loss of control of the business, because investors typically want a chunk of the company upfront in return for their money and a clear exit strategy. However, you may benefit from their business expertise, should they wish to help manage the future of the firm.
Stobart is the most famous example of a company that has achieved a stock-exchange listing and massive capital investment by becoming part of a larger group. Westbury, its purchaser, was already a listed company and the newly-formed icint organisation started trading on the Stock Exchange in September.