When an acquisition offer turns up out of the blue, knowing what to do is a huge call – and business owners need to get organised fast. Read our quick guide to understand the opportunities and pitfalls of discussing your business exit with others.
A one-off company acquisition can transform businesses seeking rapid growth, market entry and strategic advantage – combining operations, market position, overlapping customer segments, and challengin...
The key to acquisition success is the thorny matter of harmonising operations, cultures and strategies between target and acquirer. Here we outline the key challenges and how to navigate through the p...
Expanding into parallel markets can be a complete gamechanger or an absolute disaster for any acquirer. The business landscape is littered with infamous M&A forays which have sunk the acquirer, an...
Recent research suggests around 30% of UK SMEs are considering acquiring another business to accelerate growth. M&A can offer a range of strategic advantages and benefits, but only after carefully...
M&A is notoriously difficult to get right, but increasingly is still the best option to seize opportunities by scaling up. It’s not just why and where to acquire but how that matters. Here are a f...
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...
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 ...
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.
The M&A world is rife with sloppy processes and empty promises – making it a tough call to filter good advisors from bad when building your M&A support team. Here are some pointers on what to ...
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mergers and acquisitions are emerging as a vital strategic lever to navigate for CEOs to navigate the seismic shifts in technology, sustainability, and ...
