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Toys R Us explores possible bankruptcy: what does this mean for the high street?

As Toys R Us hires a law firm to help restructure its $400 million debts due in 2018, ParcelHero e-commerce expert David Jinks says there’s not likely to be a happy ending to the UK high street’s Toy Story.

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A 5-step plan to securing a successful exit

Don't short change yourself, says Not So Blonde's Sandra Palmer. Here are five ways to prepare for a successful exit.

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NEX Exchange: A growth-first approach to entering the public market

What do Arsenal Football Club, Chapel Down and Coinsilium all have in common? They all have shares listed on NEX Exchange, one of the fastest growing public markets in the UK today. However, the public market isn’t just for large firms. CEO Patrick Birley explains why NEX Exchange is a natural fit for SMEs.

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Learning from Agent Provocateur: Are ‘pre-pack’ deals worth your while?

Of the 20,000 or so companies that go into a formal process each year, approximately 600 to 700 are pre-packed. Ashfords' Katie Farmer writes.

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Are you prepared for a successful business exit?

Only the entrepreneurs who are properly prepared for a successful business exit can attract the best purchasers and handle unexpected situations that may occur in the process. Invenio Corporate Finance founder, Mark Hardwicke writes.

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Planning a successful management buy-out

What's an MBO and how do you know if your business is ready for one? Price Bailey's Tom Allen explains.

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Divestitures: What? How? Who?

Divestitures and disposals can be very complex. Ashfords LLP's Giles Hawkins outlines the whys and hows.

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Exit planning: Essential, or a waste of time?

Rob Smith, director at Price Bailey outlines what makes exit planning crucial for businesses, just like a good round of golf.

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Divestitures: What? How? Who?

Divestitures and disposals can be very complex. Ashfords LLP's Giles Hawkins outlines the whys and hows.

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Exit planning: Essential, or a waste of time?

Rob Smith, director at Price Bailey outlines what makes exit planning crucial for businesses, just like a good round of golf.

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Chair of a classic car restoration company hands over business to staff

Peter Neumark has owned and chaired Classic Motor Cars Ltd for 23 years, and after taking the business to great heights, has handed it over to his employees.

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Don’t rush for the exit!

Caroline Belcher, Exit Planning Partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, considers some of the risks that can torpedo a sale and how to plan your exit to avoid them

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Selling your business in a post-Brexit scenario

​The long-debated EU referendum vote is taking place today. As we line up at polling stations to cast our votes, Kirsty McGregor, ​founder of The Corporate Finance Network, explores the potential impact a vote to leave may have on the ability of businesses to be bought and sold|​The long-debated EU referendum vote is taking place today. As we line up at polling stations to cast our votes, Kirsty McGregor, ​founder of The Corporate Finance Network, explores the potential impact a vote to leave may have on the ability of businesses to be bought and sold

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IP management crucial to successful fundraising or exit

A league table compiled by Metis Partners highlights the increasingly important role of intellectual property management in business growth.