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Is your business prepared for Brexit?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

There is, without a doubt, a huge amount of uncertainty shrouding Brexit and its impact on the UK and, most significantly, its relationship with the EU going forward. Matters relating to the economy and finance, immigration and bo...continue reading


Staying competitive: technology for your business

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Innovation in tech is expected to continue into 2019. As an entrepreneur, this presents opportunities for you, but also a number of potential hurdles. Even if your company is already a leader in cutting-edge technology, to maint...continue reading


Administration vs Liquidation: what’s the difference?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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...continue reading


Business trends to watch out for in 2019

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It’s a new year and you’ve probably set up some resolutions for your business as well as goals and targets after a review of 2018. But before you finalise anything, it’s important to keep abreast of those trends ...continue reading


M&A insurance: Are you covered?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Buying or selling a business comes with great rewards, but those involved know that making an acquisition also comes with great risks. Due diligence is the key to mitigating these risks, but is it ever possible to spot everything ...continue reading


Autumn Budget: revision to Entrepreneurs’ Relief

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The Autumn Budget has made some significant revisions to the definition of “personal company” which has serious consequences for investors wishing to take advantage of Entrepreneurs’ Relief when making gains from...continue reading


Growth through acquisition: Bunzl - the ultimate case study

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

For any business enjoying a period of strong financial performance, expanding its portfolio through acquisitions is an attractive prospect. Whether the growth comes from taking over rival companies, increasing its geographies or e...continue reading


Boosting your Business’s Green Credentials through Acquisition

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According to Larry Fink, CEO of the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock, “sustainable investing will become a core component of how everybody invests in the future”. He believes that this does not mean invest...continue reading


The need for speedy cybersecurity

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Businesses are in dire need of upping their cybersecurity protocols. Earlier this month, thanks to new GDPR laws, the Financial Conduct Authority fined Tesco Bank a whopping £16.4 million for failing to appropriately addre...continue reading


The pros and cons of an IPO: should you go public?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

In the case of an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ for a company, it's all about ‘public’ versus ‘private’. That is, deciding whether to go public, or stay private. An Initial Public Offeri...continue reading


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