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 pitfall...
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...
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...
When selling your business, finding the "sweet spot" in the deal process is crucial to achieving your objectives. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, and the choices you make upfront can significan...
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...
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.
The Gist Most owners only sell a business once, which makes mistakes inevitable — and expensive. The 12 most common pitfalls when selling a business are: going it alone, choosing the wrong M&A adv...
A transformative acquisition can reshape your business in months — opening new markets, adding capabilities you cannot build in time, or closing a gap on competitors who took years to get ahead. Done ...
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 adjacent 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...
Underscoring the need for meticulous planning, the surge in acquisition interest among UK SMEs – with 30% exploring this route – calls for a clear corporate growth strategy and strict criteria for ide...
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...
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 ...
