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New research reveals that businesses with diverse management teams attract more funding in London. It also highlights why diversity is key for London in retaining its position as a global business hub.
Growth Planning
Growth Planning
If you're thinking of going public, you can't afford to ignore the cash shell route – a quicker and often cheaper way of floating
Company Flotations
Company Flotations
For a successful flotation on AIM you will need more than a company with high potential. Just as crucial will be recruiting the right advisers before your IPO
Company Flotations
Many things can go wrong to sink a flotation. IPO expert Witold Sawin explains potential stumbling blocks
Company Flotations
Benefits include the ability to raise millions of pounds while elevating your company’s profile significantly
Company Flotations
Floating your business on a UK stock market can raise millions
Company Flotations
The first half of 2022 has seen 11 companies listed on the stock exchange to the tune of £500m
The reality of navigating the road post-exit may not be what you expect. Ed Johnson talks about what he did next
Exit Strategies
Exit Strategies
Get your long-term business strategy in place by forming strategic partnerships. Here's everything you need to know
Exit Strategies
Business succession planning is crucial, even way before you think you'll need to. Here's why you should be getting your exit in place
Exit Strategies
Alexis Sikorsky, founder of Sikorsky Consulting, guides us through the essential steps to securing a profitable private equity exit
Exit Strategies
Almost half of UK business owners admit to not having an exit plan. Yulia Barnes of Barnes Law explains why you should
Exit Strategies
How can you calculate the value of your business for sale? George Pennock of company data platform Pomanda explains how to calculate how much your business is worth
Here, we'll delve into growth shares and ordinary shares and establish which is best for where your business is at
Growth Planning
Growth Planning
Is your business model scalable? Accountant Simon Smith identifies eight questions to ask before entrepreneurs decide to grow their business
Growth Planning
Trump tariffs have been announced. As world leaders figure out what comes next, we explore what businesses can do now
Growth Planning
Here are a handful of ways that you can scale up your business without increasing the headcount
Growth Planning
What does it take to run a successful scale-up? Mark Sykes, head of entrepreneurial business at BDO, tells us why talent is the answer
Growth Planning
If you're at the right stage to find an investment partner, establish these eight things to choose the right one
If you miss an important detail early in the business buying process, it could be costly to walk away from an M&A deal
Mergers & Acquisitions
Mergers & Acquisitions
Without a strong brand narrative, even the most promising M&A deal can falter, says Sally Bye, managing partner at Brandpie
Mergers & Acquisitions
Merging with or acquiring another business can be one of the most challenging moments a company can face. The critical thing is that both sides are clear on why they are buying or selling and what the plan moving forward is, says Jeannette Linfoot
Mergers & Acquisitions
Ian Dawson of Seneca Partners explains how to make a successful business acquisition and the factors you need to consider
Mergers & Acquisitions
Connected Asset Management sees BGV as a way for its pension fund clients to invest in British tech start-ups working for social and environmental good
Mergers & Acquisitions
An MBO presents a unique opportunity for anyone in a key leadership role. It can be personally highly lucrative, while empowering the management team and the business