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Exit Strategies

Do UK scale-ups face an ambition gap?

The majority of Britain's tech founders expect to sell for £50 million or less, according to new research. Does this mean there's an ambition gap for UK's scale-ups? 

Exit Strategies

Exit Strategies

5 of the largest European IPOs are Spanish

New figures from Thomson Reuters shows that five of the largest 15 European IPOs so far this year are Spanish.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

Divestitures: What? How? Who?

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

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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.

Exit Strategies

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

Partner content

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial