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Third of UK SME owners don't know company’s value

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New research has found that one-third of UK SME business owners (33 per cent) do not know the value of their company, raising concerns that owners may be unprepared for a sale if the M&A market improves during 2024. The study, ...continue reading


Selling a consultancy business

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As we’ve covered in recent insights on professional services and the environmental and sustainability sectors, consultancy businesses are driving a significant amount of M&A activity across numerous UK industries. The r...continue reading


Family offices could emerge as a valuable exit option for owners

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Business owners across the UK are struggling to attract investment to their businesses or, if they are looking to exit, to find viable buyers. However, while much coverage is given to private equity and corporate buyers, family of...continue reading


Why sellers of steady and profitable UK businesses shouldn’t ignore Family Offices

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As business owners in the UK find it increasingly difficult to attract investment or struggle to attract the right kind of buyer as they look to exit their companies, one particular class of buyer could emerge as a valuable option...continue reading


Behind the growing popularity of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)

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In the current economic climate, it can sometimes be difficult for owners to execute partial or full exit strategies to their satisfaction. Amid soaring inflation, tight M&A financing conditions, falling valuations and general eco...continue reading


Making your business a more attractive acquisition target

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For business owners planning an exit, one of the most pressing considerations is how to make their business as attractive as possible, in order to draw in bidders who will come close to meeting their valuation of the company and t...continue reading


Are you really ready to sell your business? - Key questions for owners considering a sale

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As a business owner, there might come a day in the future when you wake up and think that it’s time to sell your company. Maybe you have another business venture that you want to undertake or perhaps you want to take some ti...continue reading


How do you know when the right time is to sell your business?

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When you’ve dedicated yourself to a business - whether started from scratch or taken on at a later date - it’s not always easy to make the decision to sell. Unfortunately, there’s no one who can make that decisio...continue reading


Do I need a broker to sell a business?

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The simple answer, no. Selling a business does not mandate a broker. As a business owner, you will be selling a product that has been your heart and soul for many years. And you want to get the price that it deserves but also g...continue reading


From a standing start to a £300 million exit

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In 1980, Dinesh Dhamija and his wife started selling travel tickets from an 80-square-foot kiosk in Earl’s Court tube station. In 1999, Dhamija spotted the massive potential of the internet for the international travel busin...continue reading


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