Jun 15, 2022 | Business, Business Owner, Consultancy, Disaster Recovery
Her Majesty’s recent Platinum Jubilee catapulted me back a whole decade. Picture the scene. It was May 31st 2012. I had recently signed the Sale and Purchase agreement for the sale of 90% of my first business. One of the main conditions of sale is for me look after...
Jun 8, 2022 | Business, Business Owner, Communication, Consultancy, Sales, Success
The first buyer/seller meeting is an opportunity for the buyer to scope out the owner and their business on a deeper level. Alongside this fact-finding mission, it’s vital that rapport and trust are built. This is because a smooth, successful negotiation stage depends...
May 23, 2022 | Business, Business Owner, Communication, Consultancy, Sales, Success
First impressions are critical in business. Whichever side of the table you’re sat on, the initial meeting between both parties will set the tone of the discussions to follow. It’s therefore vital to establish a good rapport, and quickly. Sounds like a lot of...
May 3, 2022 | Business, Business Owner, Consultancy, Finance, LinkedIn, Marketing, Sales, Success
Buying a business can make you money. Not only that, it can expand your asset portfolio and help your own business to grow if you take on competitors. New to buying a company? Maybe you’ve been mulling over the idea of buying for a few months and feel a bit...
Apr 13, 2022 | Business, Business Owner, Consultancy, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Success
Was selling your business always part of the plan? Maybe you already own a successful business and you’re looking to merge and grow. Business owners decide to buy and sell for a variety of reasons. Whatever the grounds for the big change, it can be a whirlwind of...
Mar 14, 2022 | Business, Business Coach, Business Mentor, Business Owner, Consultancy, Marketing, Sales, Success
Did you know that only 8% of listed businesses sell each year? Business owners decide to sell their company for a variety of reasons. You might experience a bout of poor health that kickstarts big lifestyle changes. Retirement age may start to loom worryingly closer....