Access to Capital
Enhanced Profile
Ability to Attract Better Employees
Increased Value
Ability to Maintain Control
Reduction of the Cost of Other Capital
According to Alpari.com, the benefits of stock exchange could include:
giving access to new capital to develop the business
making it easier for you and other investors - including venture capitalists - to realise their investment
allowing you to offer employees extra incentives by granting share options - this can encourage and motivate your employees to work towards long-term goals
placing a value on your business
increasing your public profile, and providing reassurance to your customers and suppliers
allowing you to do business - eg acquisitions - by using quoted shares as currency
creating a market for the company's shares