The complete guide to selling a wholesale distribution business
A robust exit strategy is essential when selling a specialist wholesale distribution business. Wholesale is a highly competitive sector, so it makes sense to plan for the time you will exit your business. Putting strategies in place to grow and develop your business in the years leading up to its sale could place your business […]
5 signs that shout “your business has outgrown you”
No business stays the same forever. The healthiest, most profitable and successful businesses are continually evolving. To achieve this requires a business owner to constantly evolve too; shifting mindset, strategy, and priorities to deliver what the business needs. When there’s a gap between the leadership required by the business and its owner’s expectations and willingness […]
How to tell staff you are selling your business
Staff are a valuable business asset, especially during the business sale process. Your employees’ knowledge, skills and experience all contribute towards overall business value and the price a potential buyer is prepared to offer. Considering the needs and job security of your team when selling your business is key to protecting their interests and minimising […]
Why business owners need a holiday too – and how to get there
Schools out for summer! Your social media feeds are about to become peppered with other people’s sunshine selfies and your inbox with out-of-office emails. But none of those will be yours. Why? Because you struggle to take time off. Your company just cannot run without you, can it? If your business takes priority over family […]
The ultimate list: 25 factors that will dramatically increase business value – and 5 that will bring it down
When it comes to selling your business when you decide “I want to sell my business“, you naturally want to get the best price possible and reap the rewards for your years of hard work and dedication. But with one eye on exciting new horizons, it can be easy to miss some of the factors that will increase business […]