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Selling your business can be a huge change in your life, especially when you’ve been running that business with relatives or if it has been in your family for generations. Selling can be the right move for both your family…

Owner managers are highly motivated, talented & skilled in their particular field. However, sometimes they can overlook some very important responsibilities. Business owners have responsibilities to a huge network of people and organisations, not just limited to their staff, customers,…

If you are about to sell your business, it is important that you get it right the first time. This is because it is not something many managers and owners will do more than once. Therefore, below is a list…

All business owners aim to add value to their business, but it can be difficult knowing where to start, particularly if you are a small to medium-sized business and feel that you are starting to plateau. However, there are in…

So, you’ve decided to sell your business. The journey can be rather complex, with several things to consider. The amount you profit will depend on the reason you’re selling, the time you decide to sell, the strength of business operations,…

Intellectual Property (IP) and other ethereal assets, such as patents and licenses, can add value to your business, just as tangible assets such as machinery do – if not more so. For one thing, IP doesn’t take up room like…

Selling a business can be an absolute minefield, with vendors having to overcome many obstacles. First, the business owner has to very carefully analyse the reasons why they are considering selling their business, and then ultimately take the decision to…

Owner managed businesses are often innovative, creative places, thriving by responding to change and opportunity.  Growing the business is a natural ambition which will require investment in assets & staff. Spending time budgeting and planning the next move are essential…

…a commonly asked question. The best advice is that you should try to avoid waking up one morning and deciding that you just can’t do this anymore. This is the worst-case scenario, and it probably means that you are not…

The first article on this subject looked at the issues surrounding selling a business within a short time frame. The article offered advice as to what measures and actions a potential seller could undertake to increase the value of their…

A lot can happen in 12 months. That’s the average time it takes to sell a business. In recent years, qualifying business owners in the UK have been able to take advantage of an unusually generous tax break under Entrepreneurs’ Relief, where Capital…

Selling businesses can often be a difficult and lengthy process. Once we have gone through the process with our client of appraising their business and preparing it for sale, drafting and producing sales particulars and uploading it to the various…