The maths is pretty simple You want a merger to result in 1 + 1 = 3. Although a merger can provide the scale, resources and capabilities to accelerate...

Change can be scary. Messy. Unpredictable. >> But stagnation is a worse outcome. And although change is inevitable, most business owners resist...

Not enough Because the Pareto principle can be applied to virtually every area of ytour business. It states that 80% of consequences come from 20% of...

Emotion drives decision-making. Yes, we like to think we’re more rational than we are. But optimising your company valuation prior to an exit is more...

Without creating new value, your business will get disrupted Accelerating your exit and maximising your company’s valuation requires you to take...

Standing still is risky. Relying on a narrow offer leaves you vulnerable. I’ve seen how some business owners adapt quickly to seize opportunities...

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...

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...

Some founders achieve success without the need for investors They bootstrap their business and grow their business organically. That growth may...