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Closing Day – What To Expect
The day you have been waiting for is here - it is the closing day of your acquisition! Closing day is a fantastic landmark for your takeover to have reached. And after what might have seemed like forever and involved some tough negotiations, it is nearly time to pop a...
The Final Countdown To Your Acquisition
After what has likely been many months of research, discussion and negotiation, it is finally time to dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s of your acquisition. The final countdown to completion has begun, and for many, it is an exciting position in which to be - you are...
The Importance Of Accounting Due Diligence
Whilst there are many aspects to consider when buying a business, one of the most important in any acquisition is accounting due diligence, also known as financial due diligence. When considering a business takeover, it is essential to be fully aware of all the...
Business Acquisition: What Is An Earn-out?
If you’re new to business acquisition, you probably think that you’ve got to have the full funds in order to buy a business. Either through cash or finance, you need to be able to pay the full purchase fee in advance. But this quite simply isn’t the case. There are...
Make Your Dreams Your Reality In 2023
Did your hopes and dreams fall by the wayside in 2022? Has the pandemic left you feeling differently about how you want to live your life? Do you want to achieve more for yourself, your loved ones and your business in 2023? With the new year shining its invigorating...
Tools of Titans by Timothy Ferriss – The Perfect Christmas Gift
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s a busy time of year for many of us. Additional bank holidays, staff leave and Christmas shut-downs mean you may need to work harder and longer to get everything in order before you can enjoy the festivities yourself. Making...
An Introduction To Financing Your Business Acquisition
When purchasing a business, the company value, cash flow and market climate all affect the finance available to you. To learn more about funding your acquisition, read this blog…
Heads of Terms – What To Expect
During Clive’s extensive career as a business consultant and acquisitions specialist, he has learnt how important it is to prepare the parties of a sale for what they should expect in a Heads of Terms. There is a lot to consider when you’re selling your business or...
Heads of Terms – A Beginner’s Guide
Whether you are entering into a potential sale of your business, growing your company through acquisition or setting up a partnership, merger or other business-related agreement you’ll probably have heard of a Heads of Terms. But what is a Heads of Terms, what...
The Offer – What To Expect
Whether you’re the buyer keen to purchase a business, or the seller wanting to exit your own, the offer is a critical stage for everyone. And it can be utterly terrifying for first-time buyers. You’ve done your homework and found a business that you want to buy....