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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...
Growth through acquisition: Bunzl - the ultimate case study
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Selling your Business to a Rival
When you are ready to sell your business, looking to rivals as potential buyers may be difficult to ...
Boosting your Business’s Green Credentials through Acquisition
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The need for speedy cybersecurity
Businesses are in dire need of upping their cybersecurity protocols. Earlier this month, thanks to...
DEAL INSIGHT
What is the most challenging aspect of buying a distressed business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about some of the challenges you face w...
Exit strategies: plan for the door from day one
Your business is going well, even expanding. When this is the case, why consider an exit strategy? ...
Due diligence: the legal element
Due diligence is an investigation and analysis by the buyer of the viability of your business. A val...
Bolt-on acquisitions: can they be successful even if making a loss?
Businesses are always looking to drive growth but the companies that are set to make a killing are t...
DEAL INSIGHT
When buying a distressed business, how do you weigh up the risks?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about weighing in the risks when buying...
Why Cybersecurity Presents a Hot Opportunity for Business Buyers
Cybersecurity businesses across the globe are being approached by buyers wanting to take advantage o...
Why You Should Boost Your Business’s Value Regardless of When You Plan to Sell
There’s never a bad time to focus on increasing the value of your business. Your valuation is ...
The pros and cons of an IPO: should you go public?
In the case of an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ for a company, it's all about &lsq...
5 reasons why collaboration grows the bottom line
As a business owner, you will be looking at ways to grow your business and increase the bottom line....
Due Diligence: A Seller’s Perspective
Due diligence is an investigation and analysis by the buyer of the viability of your business. A val...
Reaching Your Potential Without an IPO
Alternative sources of funding for those not ready for an IPO A great number of businesses look in...
Why Staff are Key to a Successful Acquisition
More often than not, when you buy an existing business, it has staff members. While it’s easy ...