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Business exit

Articles and guides on the processes of successful and smooth business exits for entrepreneurs and business owners. Advice on planning and the consideration of factors such as valuation, legal and financial implications, tax obligations, and the future of employees and stakeholders.

Exit Strategies

Is employee ownership right for your small business?

Employee ownership is on the rise – should your business join the trend?

Exit Strategies

15% of SME business directors are beyond retirement age

Many entrepreneurs fail to sell before planned retirement, meaning they are trapped running businesses.

Exit Strategies

Entrepreneurs make over £108bn from business sales over past 5 years

Sales of UK businesses have generated over £12.2bn in capital gains tax between 2012 and 2017

Opinion

What can Benjamin Franklin teach us about business exit planning?

Many businesses do not achieve their full potential sale price – here's how to maximise the value for your business.

Exit Strategies

The hows and whys of selling a UK family business 

For those weighing up what kind of future their family company might have, here's an explanation of needs to be done if a sale process is ultimately picked.

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

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

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

The mid-life quandary for entrepreneurs – and how to resolve it

Should you sell up now while the going is good or wait until retirement?

Entrepreneurs

‘Fundamental re-shift’ in UK entrepreneurs’ exit ambitions

Europe will soon see its first $10bn exit, predicts GP Bullhound's Manish Madhvani.

Exit Strategies

Planning your exit strategy: Why tech businesses need to think ahead

Planning an exit strategy is vital for any business; even if you are thinking it will be some time away. Chris Cairns, Partner at Alliotts Accountants, looks at some of the common exit options for businesses in the technology sector.

News

Billion-dollar exits dominate proceedings at Investor Allstars 2014

In a year that saw four European businesses sell for in excess of $1 billion, the annual Investor Allstars awards shined a light on the best of the venture capital and entrepreneurial world.