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Early business exits driven by tax fears
- April 2025
A new survey on motivations behind business sales has revealed that over half of entrepreneur respondents (56%) are considering an early business exit over concerns about tax rises. Of those who have already sold, nearly two-thirds (65%) said fear of tax hikes drove them to exit their business early...
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SECTOR GUIDES Specialisms and scalability among factors driving PE investment in recruitmentFactors including well-established specialisms, scalable business models and experienced management ...
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FOR BUYERS Legal pros expect AI to drive most M&A processes within 10 yearsA new survey of legal professionals by legal technology solutions firm Litera has found that law fir...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES UK insolvencies steady but could take off amid tariff falloutUK insolvency levels remained steady during the first quarter of 2025, but the ongoing fallout over ...
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DEAL INSIGHT Startup vs long-established companyLearn about the difference between acquiring a startup and a long-established business....
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FOR BUYERS Five things to know about criminal risk in M&A transactionsCriminal risk isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when considering the commercial drivers beh...
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FOR SELLERS Negotiation tips, strategies and pitfalls for first-time business sellersFor owners seeking to sell a business for the first time, getting it to the point where its value is...
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SECTOR GUIDES Care in the community: M&A in the healthcare services marketOver recent years, M&A activity involving care homes, pharmacies, health clinics and dental practice...
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SECTOR GUIDES Private equity driving ongoing IFA consolidationPrivate equity-backed buyers are continuing to fuel consolidation in the UK’s Independent Financia...
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FOR BUYERS As confidence dips, M&A can be vital in helping UK SMEs to attain growthWith the UK's economic outlook seemingly worsening once again over recent months, highlighted by the...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES UK bucking global trend of rising insolvenciesUK companies are reportedly bucking a trend of rising global insolvencies, with UK company collapses...
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DISTRESSED BUSINESSES SMEs urged to seek advice as insolvency activity risesSmall and medium-sized UK businesses have been urged to seek professional advice to help them adapt ...
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SECTOR GUIDES Food & Beverage sector: M&A heats upThe Food & Beverage (F&B) industry is poised for a wave of dealmaking in 2025, with mergers and acqu...
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SECTOR GUIDES Slow start to 2025 for UK insurance M&AM&A activity in the UK insurance distribution market has seen a slow start to 2025, with subdued dea...
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FOR BUYERS Demystifying M&A for mid-sized firmsIn an environment in which organic growth can prove extremely challenging, M&A activity can be the f...
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FOR SELLERS Personal, financial, business: The key motivations behind an exitWhen a business owner plans an exit, the motivations broadly fit into three categories: business mot...