Whether it is now, in 3 years time or longer, it is never too early to start preparing. Or indeed running your business in a fashion that is appealing to others. We can give you indicative figures of what the market is paying for companies in your client’s sector and what they are looking for. Depending on whether it’s a … Read More

Selling a business is a complex process, so here’s our advice on creating a ‘fluff-free’ piece of advertising for your company that will appeal to those in the market. When touting companies for sale, brokers often produce one-page guides to succinctly summarise all operations. These should be clear, concise and to the point, provoking intrigue from potential buyers; but it’s … Read More

Why should I use a business broker to sell my business, surely I can sell it myself… Well potentially yes, but have you tried selling your house with an agent, for example? Whilst you will probably have a good idea of what’s involved and the process as a whole, it’s always beneficial to have an expert on hand to guide … Read More

What do prospective buyers want to know when looking for acquisition opportunities? Follow these steps to ensure you’re well placed to sell. When selling a business, ultimately prospective buyers will only be thinking one thing: Is it worth it? Answering this means breaking the proposition down into several components, but what they’ll really be looking for is a strong business … Read More

If you run a family business, you may assume that the passage of ownership will transfer to the next generation. But what if your children don’t want to take it on? When it comes to family businesses, it may seem logical that ownership will one day transfer to the next generation. But the realities are not so clear cut. For … Read More

Business owners looking to sell often miss out – they don’t always make the most from deals, and sometimes need advice from the professionals. Maybe you’ve built the company up from the ground and it’s time for a change of direction. Maybe you’ve come to realise this over time, or maybe this was the plan from the start. Maybe your … Read More

‘Running and integrating a newly purchased company is a challenge’. We are often focused on putting the deal together, ensuring it is ‘what it says on the tin’ and getting the deal completed. Once bought it may be too late to avoid some common pitfalls; The right team • Ensure YOU have the team to cover the top roles in … Read More

They say it about marketing; ‘we know half is working, the problem is we don’t know which half’. Not quite to that extreme but staff motivation and employee issues are a message we constantly hear from clients. Salaries and wages are generally our biggest bill and it needs managing as such. There is plenty of help out there, but in … Read More

There is an oft repeated tip in business – cash is king, and it is widely accepted that without it, a business empire will be on the ropes. Cash flow is one of the most critical components of success for an SME. Firms that don’t maintain good cash flow may not be able to make much needed investments to compete, … Read More

You’ve decided it’s time to sell your business and you’re putting together an exit strategy, so what are the kind of things you should be preparing for? Given that implementing your exit strategy and selling your business can take up to anywhere between 1 and 2 years, it’s important you take some key steps to ensure your business is ready … Read More