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It’s now well-documented that stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated an existing shift in retail from physical to online. Regular or occasional online shoppers increased their online shopping, of course, and began buying things online that they previously hadn’t, but there was also a huge, sudden growth in first-time online shoppers. Many older people, for instance, who were perhaps most vulnerable to the virus, turned to online grocery shopping for the first ...
Buying a business abroad - top tips for getting it right
Here, we offer you some tips on how to make a success of an overseas acquisition, whether you are an...
The Effect of Customer Experience on M&A
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How market research can help you make a success of your next business acquisition
Here, we take a look at the ways market research can help to ensure that your next business purchase...
Lessons from Thomas Cook, for those looking to buy a business from administration
If you’ve just bought a business, or are considering buying a struggling company, there are le...
DEAL INSIGHT
What advice would you give to someone selling their first business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, we talk to Jonathan Jay gives his advice to first time bus...
Atlassian’s public term sheet - What should you take from it?
Let’s take a more detailed look at the business and its decision, as well as examining some of...
How to capitalise on failing competitors
It can be tempting to revel in the struggles of one of your competitors, to think about scooping up ...
Make the most of your retirement sale
Selling your business can be an effective and satisfying means of funding your retirement. After pot...
DEAL INSIGHT
When is the right time to sell a business?
In this video of our Deal Insight Series, we talk to Jonathan Jay about the right time to sell a bus...
Investment opportunities for tech startups looking to expand
It’s hard to keep up with the advancements in technology these days, and this is reflected in ...
How to create lasting value from an acquisition
Anyone embarking on an acquisition has a better chance of creating lasting value if they make this a...
Research shows a successful acquisition makes for a greener business
New research suggests that businesses that undertake successful acquisitions are more likely to also...
How do you know when the right time is to sell your business?
When you’ve dedicated yourself to a business - whether started from scratch or taken on at a l...
Foreign investors and buyers swooping on UK business assets
As the Brexit-date approaches, the surrounding uncertainty has driven down the pound to its lowest l...
New business insolvency proposals will give HMRC preferential status
This means that funds currently available for distribution to employees and other creditors, includi...
What financing options do I have to support my next acquisition?
Whether you’re new to business or looking to expand your empire, if you decide to make an acqu...
What financing options do I have to turn around my struggling business?
If your business is struggling, the idea of seeking finance could feel especially daunting. However,...