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As the Brexit-date approaches, the surrounding uncertainty has driven down the pound to its lowest level in over two years. It is down 8 per cent on the US dollar since early May, and 16 per cent down on its pre-Brexit vote level three years earlier. With a better than even chance of a no-deal Brexit eventuating, the currency is highly likely to devalue further over the coming months. As a result, buyers are prowling the market in record numbers casting their slide rules over UK assets. Th...
Using an earn-out agreement in a business sale
Simply put, an earn-out agreement is a contractual prearrangement in an acquisition which mandates t...
When is the right time for an entrepreneur to step back after selling the business?
New research from Livingstone Partners has found that three quarters of entrepreneurs want to contin...
Technological convergence - is buying into technology the future?
Technology is part of almost everything consumers do. This has resulted in a seismic shift in the ki...
DEAL INSIGHT
Distressed businesses – what you need to know about them
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Kevin Counihan from SIA Group talks to us about some of th...
What to watch out for when buying a business
Helping you to identify and avoid the possible pitfalls Buying a business is both exciting and chal...
M&A insurance: Are you covered?
Buying or selling a business comes with great rewards, but those involved know that making an acquis...
Find distressed business opportunities at the right time
When you first hear ‘distressed’ business, you may be thinking this is a business that i...
DEAL INSIGHT
What price should a business buyer open with?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Rob Goddard from Evolution CBS How much you should offer w...
Can Buying a Direct-to-Consumer Business Help You Attract New Markets?
The news is full of sad stories about UK high streets falling into disrepair as shoppers turn their ...
How to Value and Sell a SaaS Business
Valuing and selling SaaS businesses isn’t straightforward. In fact, in the small business spac...
Success story: buying a business directly from the owner
Buying a business is an exciting and busy time. Due to the numerous complex procedures involved in...
Without a broker: contacting a business you want to buy
You’re ambitious, filled to the brim with market research and ready to begin your hunt to buy ...
Autumn Budget: revision to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
The Autumn Budget has made some significant revisions to the definition of “personal company&r...
Do I need a broker to sell a business?
The simple answer, no. Selling a business does not mandate a broker. As a business owner, you wil...
Scotland vs England: difference between insolvency processes
An often asked question is the difference in the insolvency process between Scotland and England. Al...