I should have been more careful… The restraints of trade tightrope and business sales
Acquiring goodwill is crucial when purchasing most businesses. But like anyone…
Taking too many liberties with shareholders over time – shareholder oppression
Where partners disagree about the direction of a company or minority…
6 Tips for a Successful Business Sale
When you’re selling, the obvious aim is to maximise the sale price - and the…
Faking competitive tension isn't a good way to inflate prices
With any transaction, tough negotiations are to be expected. It’s part of the…
Accounts and information warranties in M&A
As a seller, you often need to balance between keeping a buyer happy and…
Earn outs – how to maximise your business’ sale price.
When it comes to selling a business that you’ve worked hard to build and…
Cybersecurity within the M&A sphere
The world we live in is increasingly data-driven. From an M&A perspective,…
5 Ways to Maximise the Value of Your Sale with Earn Outs
When I talk to owners of businesses about a potential exit, I’m always asked…
Surviving due diligence in a business sale
So, you’ve found a buyer for your business. You’ve signed a heads of agreement…