Restructuring to save your business: Which route should you take?
A properly planned structuring from the outset can save (and even safeguard) your business. more»
Business development
From a sales strategy to digital marketing, our Business Development section showcases the latest from the front line of trends proven to take your small business to the next level. It charts the journey from fleshing out that initial business plan right the way through to planning for exit and looking back on a successful entrepreneurial journey.
Divorcing your business partner: Every legal question you need to ask
While the conversation of what to do with your business should a divorce take place may seem uncomfortable and unnecessary, should a partnership end it can have devastating effects on a business. more»
Entrepreneurs struggle to say goodbye to their business after selling it
Entrepreneurs find it hard to say goodbye to their businesses, with most wanting to stay on after a sale. more»
Budget wish list: 4 ways to make it easier to pass your business to the next generation
The upcoming Budget should be treated as an opportunity to make it easier for entrepreneurs to pass businesses to the next generation, says Julia Rosenbloom, private client tax partner at professional and financial services group Smith & Williamson. Here's why. more»
US firms ignore Brexit fears and splash the cash on UK startups
US companies are splashing the cash on UK businesses despite wider Brexit fears, new data has revealed. more»
Essential legal considerations when exiting a business
Any business that looks to be sold will have personal and financial consequences which need to be thought of well in advance. more»
Don’t let GDPR ruin your exit plans when selling a business
When selling your business or seeking investment there are many considerations for a business owner, but from 25 May 2018 you can add GDPR to that list. more»
One in four new businesses are launched solely for a future sale
Almost a quarter of new business owners launch their venture with a plan to sell it further down the line, research has found. more»
A third of family business owners don’t trust their children to continue legacy
Almost a third of Britain’s family-run business owners fear their company will die out once they retire, as new findings suggest younger generations aren’t trusted with taking the reigns in future. more»
Average value of a small business in Britain tumbles to £90,000
The average value of a small business in the UK has fallen by £4,000 in the last 12 months, according to a new study of valuation data. more»
