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Exit Strategies

How oil man Sam Malin spends his millions

After discovering oil in Madagascar, Sam Malin started his company, Madagascar Oil, from scratch. It’s now worth over $1 billion. Kathleen Hall finds out how he enjoys his wealth.

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 If I had £500,000…

Successful entrepreneurs have that magical touch when it comes to investing their money in both business and pleasure. We asked five owner-managers how they would choose to spend a £500,000 windfall

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Don’t sell out when selling up

Taking the plunge and selling your business is a big step and one not to be taken lightly. David Robertson of Bibby Financial Services shares his advice on avoiding the pitfalls and securing the best possible outcome

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Hang tough when you’re selling your business

Here's why you should never waver on price when selling your business.

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Playing a waiting game

Public-to-private deals drive the buy-out market as more traditional deals grind to a halt. Mark Dunne reports

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Prepare to exit

Owner-managers should plan their exit carefully to maximise returns when selling their business, writes Mike Brown of Anderson Anderson & Brown Chartered Accountants

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Regrets? They’ve had a few

Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses

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Seven deadly sins of exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. We speak to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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Regrets? They’ve had a few

Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses

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Seven deadly sins of exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. We speak to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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The seven deadly sins of business exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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Buy-outs and the credit crunch

The collapse of the US sub-prime market put paid to a record buy-out boom. Here's how it all happened.

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The 5 key elements for getting a great deal when selling a business

It's going to be a buyer's market over the coming 18 months, so if you're looking to sell your company you will have to be at the top of your game to negotiate the best price. Marc Barber reports.

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How to sell your business

Executing a slick full exit takes preparation, thick skin and bags of raw cunning. Nick Britton finds out how to avoid the pitfalls and get the best price.