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Buying a business to gain new customers

FOR BUYERS

There are numerous reasons why one would buy a business – from securing supplier channels through to acquiring valuable IP or picking up assets from distressed companies at a reduced price. There are a huge range of possibl...continue reading

Why buying a business amidst political uncertainty makes perfect sense

FOR BUYERS

The lead up to the General Election in the UK is leaving many business buyers hesitant. The idea of making a major investment or financial decision without knowing which political party will come into power or which policies will ...continue reading

Low Oil Prices: how business buyers can profit

Plummeting oil prices have dominated the news of late as supply and demand issues continue to conspire to drive the price of crude to near historical lows. As prices hover around the $60 a barrel mark, with talk of the world pote...continue reading

UK service sector on a roll: new business, new staff

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

For most of the 20th century the British economy was built upon the stable foundations of a world-leading manufacturing sector. But gone are those days; in 2015 we are undoubtedly living in the age of services. In 1948, manufactu...continue reading

Who gets paid first when a company enters administration?

DISTRESSED BUSINESSES

When a company is forced into administration there is a long list of people waiting in line for their payment before things can be fully wound up and laid to rest; it's a stressful set of procedures. Equally stressful is wai...continue reading

Bolt-on acquisitions: can they be successful even if loss-making?

The start of a new year brings fresh perspective for businesses and a new energy with which to drive growth. But the companies that are set to make a killing in 2015 are those with their eyes open; businesses and leaders who are s...continue reading

Low Oil Prices: how business buyers can profit

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Plummeting oil prices have dominated the news of late as supply and demand issues continue to conspire to drive the price of crude to near historical lows. As prices hover around the $60 a barrel mark, with talk of the world pote...continue reading

A hike in court fees could push SMEs into insolvency

FOR BUYERS

There are concerns that a rise in court fees could lead to a decline in smaller businesses seeking justice and higher insolvency numbers. A report from the Law Society highlighted the potential issue, saying that court fees could...continue reading

What you need to know about winding-up petitions

DISTRESSED BUSINESSES

For business buyers, the land of distressed opportunities can be a happy hunting ground, filled with great-value deals and easy-to-acquire assets. But distressed businesses can also attract rival bidders, which is why keeping a cl...continue reading

Technology acquisitions tipped to heat up in 2015/16

FOR BUYERS

It has emerged that technology companies will be at the top of business buyers’ target list over the next two years, according to research from law firm Pinsent Masons. UK and Ireland have been highlighted as the most acti...continue reading