Any business that looks to be sold will have personal and financial consequences which need to be thought of well in advance. more»

Having secured £30,000 from one of the country’s most distinguished investors, 23 year-old entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den winner Ed Hollands spoke exclusively to Business Advice about learning to sell and pitch a business. more»

Companies now have access to a wealth of data, but don’t always utilise it for email campaigns or use dynamic approaches effectively. Here are seven ways to make your emails as powerful as they can be in 2018. more»

For those thinking of starting a business, seeing an inspiring film could just be the kick-start needed to get your idea of the ground. Here are ten of the best films for entrepreneurs. more»

Here, head of the Orsmby Street cash flow platform Rob Drury looks closely at the difference between a purchase order and an invoice for small business owners. more»

Looking at your business, if you are the lynchpin that holds it all together, nobody is going to want to take if off your hands once you’re looking for the exit door. more»

So, good luck to you if you’ve already listed your business and have had an offer for your business you’d be crazy to refuse, but an average business sale handled by a capable business broker can easily take between nine months and a year to complete. more»

Business sellers often stay on board to guide the buyer through a transition period. This is how buyers can keep relations cordial and make the most of their expertise, but what happens about managing difficult staff? more»

There is no definitive formula for valuing any particular kind of business. However, there are several common varieties, sometimes used in conjunction, and the appropriate one for your business very much depends on your sector. more»

In part two, we’re exploring how deals are structured in terms of finance, non-compete clauses and when vendors are asked to provide assistance for a period after the sale is concluded. more»