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Exit Strategies

James Caan and Paul Herman: Preparing for payday

James Caan and Paul Herman explain that while a business may appear to be in rude health, cracks beneath the surface may prevent even the most optimistic of buyer from pressing the button.

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Discretion and momentum are vital for a successful business sale

Mark Hardwicke, managing partner at Solution Corporate Finance, looks at why discretion and momentum are vital to achieve a successful business sale.

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Sale time: a good time to exit a business

Howard Leigh, senior partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, looks at whether the current climate presents a good opportunity to exit a business.

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Life after a business exit

What do you do when you’ve signed the deal, said goodbye to your business and, hopefully, become a multimillionaire overnight? GrowthBusiness speaks to those that have made the move.

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Reasons for selling a business – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Business mentor Colin Turner looks at the reasons for selling a business, as well as some potential pitfalls.

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Going global: planning an exit

For an owner-manager planning an exit, looking beyond the traditional buyer markets may now be the way forward.

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Everyone on board?

Once the sun has set on a company's growth market adventure, there are a number of challenges that await those looking for an exit.

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Public-to-private deals – Extra firepower

For businesses looking to leave the public markets without putting their growth plans on the back burner, a take-private deal could be the answer.

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Everyone on board?

Once the sun has set on a company's growth market adventure, there are a number of challenges that await those looking for an exit.

Exit Strategies

Public-to-private deals – Extra firepower

For businesses looking to leave the public markets without putting their growth plans on the back burner, a take-private deal could be the answer.

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Know your exit strategy before you invest in a business

The blunt truth is that private equity houses need to understand what the exit strategy is the moment they start talking to potential investee companies. GrowthBusiness blogger Wol Kolade explains.

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Keeping your staff onside in an exit

Deciding to sell a business doesn't only affect one person, it also impacts your staff as well.

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How a high industry profile can help your business exit

Boosting your business's profile prior to an exit will help reap the rewards. Mike Robson of Azure Partners explains how to adopt this strategy.

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Distressed exiting

In a buyer's market, private equity firms must be prepared to hold out for the right price.