What happens to a family business when the owner dies?
The death of a business owner isn’t the most uplifting topic, but it is vitally important if you own a family business (or a share of one.) Family businesses tend to blur the lines between professional and personal interests, which can also leave them exposed when an owner passes away. Thinking about your wishes now […]
Key evidence of business value you might be throwing away
How confident are you that you could produce seven years of financial records within 24 hours, if asked? If it’s just your accounts, you probably can because none of us want to get on the wrong side of HMRC. But what about the supporting financial records? Most business owners flounder and many are unaware of […]
5 records you must provide when selling an IT business
With a history of brokering successful business sales in the IT sector, we know some secrets about the technology marketplace. Buyers of IT and technology businesses are pretty unique in their outlook. With scrupulous attention to detail and highly analytical minds, IT sector buyers are not afraid to request specific records, reports and data. From […]
The complete checklist for selling a business
This article was originally posted on 28th of August 2020 and has been completely revamped and updated to keep it up-to-date. Once you’ve decided it’s time to leave your business, the next step is getting your documents ready for sale. But, is there an easy way to navigate this process? It can be difficult to […]