Author Archives for Chris Spratling

Tax-Efficient Wealth Planning After a Business Sale

October 2, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Tax-Efficient Wealth Planning After a Business Sale

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


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How Deferred Consideration Can Impact Your Tax Liability

September 18, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on How Deferred Consideration Can Impact Your Tax Liability

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


Navigating the Tax Landscape: How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax Post-Budget

September 4, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Navigating the Tax Landscape: How to Reduce Capital Gains Tax Post-Budget

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


The Role of Culture Fit in Securing a Successful Sale

August 28, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Role of Culture Fit in Securing a Successful Sale

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


Breaking Down Buyer Expectations in Today’s Market

August 20, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Breaking Down Buyer Expectations in Today’s Market

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


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Tracking Everything, Achieving Nothing? The Real Role of KPIs in Scaling Your SME

August 18, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Tracking Everything, Achieving Nothing? The Real Role of KPIs in Scaling Your SME

KPIs are everywhere; on dashboards, in strategy decks, and shouted about in team meetings. But here’s the truth: most SMEs track KPIs they don’t actually use or worse, ones that don’t matter. When you’re scaling, KPIs shouldn’t just be numbers... Read more


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Why Recurring Revenue Streams Are a Magnet for Buyers

August 13, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on Why Recurring Revenue Streams Are a Magnet for Buyers

When it comes to selling your business, one phrase makes buyers’ eyes light up more than any other: recurring revenue. Whether you’re seeking a premium exit or simply want to attract the broadest pool of acquirers, developing reliable, predictable income... Read more


The Customer Service Trap: What’s Slowing Down Your SME

August 11, 2025 12:00 am Published by Comments Off on The Customer Service Trap: What’s Slowing Down Your SME

Customer service isn’t just a “department.” It’s the frontline of your brand. And as your SME grows, your old ways of handling support won’t keep up. What worked at five customers will fail at five hundred. The challenge? Scaling service... Read more