But first, the elephant in the room → does a Group structure always reduce the business owner’s level of “control” ? No. If it’s done correctly, it...

Most successful business owners know they need an exit plan; they just don’t do anything about it. I’ve figured out it’s only ever because of six...

I acquire and invest in businesses, so I look at hundreds of companies each month. I also get to see what increases company value – and what...

So you’d better be measuring the right things I see a massive range of metrics which founders use to monitor performance and help with their decision...

If you’re a UK business owner, you will already pay more tax when you exit, due to the latest Budget. The increase to capital gains tax on the sale...

Opinion is definitely split with business owners I talk to about this Some won’t consider a deal structure where they receive extra payments...

It sounds OK on paper. Getting access to top-level talent on a fractional basis, but without the full-time cost. I’m all for it → when it works. But...

Growing your business and its valuation by acquiring other companies is much more of a thing in the last five years or so. There are exceptions, but...

Completing a merger with one of their competitors sounded perfect But after some initial progress, negotiations slowed right down. And that’s when we...