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In your everyday usage, you may find that the terms “administration” and “liquidation” are used interchangeably. However, these terms mean two very different things in a business environment. Indeed, both administrations and liquidations are types of insolvency practices which manifest in distinctive ways in terms of objective and application. When a business becomes insolvent, it cannot provide the financial backing to meet its contractual arrangements or pay off its d...
Business trends to watch out for in 2019
It’s a new year and you’ve probably set up some resolutions for your business as well as...
Using an earn-out agreement in a business sale
Simply put, an earn-out agreement is a contractual prearrangement in an acquisition which mandates t...
When is the right time for an entrepreneur to step back after selling the business?
New research from Livingstone Partners has found that three quarters of entrepreneurs want to contin...
DEAL INSIGHT
What price should a business buyer open with?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Rob Goddard from Evolution CBS How much you should offer w...
Technological convergence - is buying into technology the future?
Technology is part of almost everything consumers do. This has resulted in a seismic shift in the ki...
What to watch out for when buying a business
Helping you to identify and avoid the possible pitfalls Buying a business is both exciting and chal...
M&A insurance: Are you covered?
Buying or selling a business comes with great rewards, but those involved know that making an acquis...
DEAL INSIGHT
What is the most challenging aspect of buying a distressed business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, Jonathan Jay talks about some of the challenges you face w...
Find distressed business opportunities at the right time
When you first hear ‘distressed’ business, you may be thinking this is a business that i...
Can Buying a Direct-to-Consumer Business Help You Attract New Markets?
The news is full of sad stories about UK high streets falling into disrepair as shoppers turn their ...
How to Value and Sell a SaaS Business
Valuing and selling SaaS businesses isn’t straightforward. In fact, in the small business spac...
Success story: buying a business directly from the owner
Buying a business is an exciting and busy time. Due to the numerous complex procedures involved in...
Without a broker: contacting a business you want to buy
You’re ambitious, filled to the brim with market research and ready to begin your hunt to buy ...
Autumn Budget: revision to Entrepreneurs’ Relief
The Autumn Budget has made some significant revisions to the definition of “personal company&r...
Do I need a broker to sell a business?
The simple answer, no. Selling a business does not mandate a broker. As a business owner, you wil...