In today’s business sale landscape, it’s increasingly rare for sellers to walk away with the full sale price paid up front. Instead, many deals now feature an earn-out, a structure where part of the consideration is paid later, and is... Read more
Chris Spratling on transformation:
Is Employee Ownership Right for Your Business? What is this guide? A strategic, financial, and cultural guide to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). Who is it for? Founders exploring succession, legacy, and alternatives to trade or PE exits. When should you... Read more
You’ve achieved the milestone: your business is sold, and you’re sitting on the most significant liquidity event of your career. But as the dust settles and the initial excitement fades, a new challenge emerges – how do you protect and... Read more
When selling your business, agreeing the price is just the start. The real work (and the real protection) lies in the details of the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA). This document governs not just the transfer of your company but... Read more
When you sell your business, it’s easy to focus on the headline number; what you see as the “sale price.” But the way you actually receive that money can have a significant impact on what you end up with in... Read more
When it comes to selling your business, many entrepreneurs focus on deal value, buyer fit, and timing. Yet, the legal groundwork you lay before and during the sale process can make or break your exit, determining whether you achieve a... Read more
The October 2024 UK budget marked a significant shift for business owners considering a sale. With Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates on the rise and key reliefs, like Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR), further restricted, many entrepreneurs are understandably anxious... Read more
When most entrepreneurs think about selling their business, they focus on hard numbers: profits, valuation multiples, and the technicalities of legal agreements. But ask any experienced advisor, and they’ll tell you that one of the most underestimated, and crucial, factors... Read more
As the business sale landscape evolves in 2025, one thing is certain: buyers are more discerning and demanding than ever. Whether you’re preparing for exit now or building for a future sale, understanding what buyers expect has never been more... Read more