IS YOUR EXIT STRATEGY DRIVING GROWTH OR GATHERING DUST?
Starting and scaling a business takes time and dedication… But nothing is forever. Do you have a rock-solid exit strategy? Does it guide your decisions right now, to maximise value…
CYBERSECURITY CAN MAKE OR BREAK YOUR COMPANY’S VALUATION AND EXIT
Not something that springs to mind when thinking about your exit… But I know first-hand of a UK engineering company that recently had its exit plans completely fall apart at…
WHEN TO CONSIDER EXTERNAL INVESTMENT IN YOUR BUSINESS
Some founders achieve success without the need for investors… They bootstrap their business and grow their business organically. That growth may continue at pace. Or, the growth potential becomes constrained…
OVERCOMING GROWTH HURDLES: ARE YOU READY TO SCALE YOUR BUSINESS TO AN EXIT?
The truth is, most businesses hit several glass ceilings along the way… Things get comfortable. You lose momentum. Growth plateaus. Perhaps you get too caught up in the day-to-day operations.…
THE HIDDEN BIASES THAT SABOTAGE YOUR BUSINESS
Bias is part of human nature… It affects the quality of your business decisions without you realising it. How biased have your recent decisions been? ⚠️ CONFIRMATION BIAS. When you…
COULD YOUR CO-OWNER BE COSTING YOU MILLIONS?
You've both done all the hard work… To build up a profitable business from scratch. There's just one problem: your co-owner is no longer on the same page. They’re happy…
BEYOND THE BALANCE SHEET: THE UNTAPPED STRENGTHS OF YOUR BUSINESS
Financials alone don't tell the whole story. When preparing to sell or attract investment, most business owners focus obsessively on the balance sheet and P&L. Yes that’s important, but thinking…
ACQUISITION PLANNING SHOULD START EARLY
Not all acquisitions live up to their potential… Poor execution once the ink dries can quickly erode value. Having an effective acquisition plan prepared well in advance can increase your…
DO YOU HAVE REALISTIC VALUATION EXPECTATIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
Inflated business valuation expectations are a major reason why many deals never happen. Do you have rational expectations around your own business valuation? 📈 Study RECENT deals in your sector.…
HOW TO AVOID ANALYSIS PARALYSIS WHEN DOING DEALS
Perfect information rarely exists in the business world. Especially BEFORE an important decision is required. How comfortable are you making these kinds of decisions? And what framework do you use?…