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Crafting an equity story for investors

To attract investors and fund your scale-up journey, the most important thing you can do is tell a good, compelling story that presses all the right buttons.

Pros and cons of raising capital

Raising capital is a surprisingly difficult task for many business owners, from choosing between debt or equity to finding the time and energy to convince investors on top of running a company. Learn ...

Venture debt vs venture equity

When it comes to funding startups and early-stage ventures, entrepreneurs have a range of options to consider. While venture equity has long been the traditional route for raising capital, venture deb...

Decoding earnouts and deferred payments for business owners

While payment delays mainly benefit the acquirer, it can also be deployed as an incentive for the seller, offering an additional payout if the business exceeds expectations. Discover the hidden potent...

Demystifying business sales – warranties and indemnities

Approaching the end of a business sale process may bring thoughts of celebration, but acquirer protection is a top concern for legal teams. After due diligence, buyers use warranties and indemnities t...

How to prepare for M&A due diligence

Due diligence is completed before a transaction closes to verify investigate and confirm all relevant information to the price and terms of an acquisition or capital investment.

Five ways to sell your business

Exit planning - your business sale options

Choosing your preferred business exit route early on clarifies the road ahead. Here we discuss the pros and cons of the most common types of company acquisition.

How long does it take to sell a business?

Business sale timescales vary significantly depending on the complexity of the company and the strength of market interest. Here’s what you can expect from a well-run acquisition process.

Roadmap to exit – scaling up your business for sale

Recent studies have shown a few trends that should perhaps worry CEOs. Firstly, two-thirds of the fastest-growing companies fail. You might think that reaching hypergrowth status puts you on the inevi...

10 ways to reduce business owner dependency

Owner-directors often play a dual role of both the company’s greatest asset and its weakest link. The decision to sell shares brings these into sharp focus. Here’s our advice on how to reduce business...

Exit planning - 12 mistakes to avoid when selling a business

Few business owners get everything right first time they sell a company. Common mistakes include setting unrealistic expectations around price or timescale, misjudging market appetite, or going it alo...