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

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…