How to tell staff you are selling your business

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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 […]

Strong foundations equal strong exit.

strong foundations equal strong exit

At Uscita, we’ve recently collaborated on an article with Rock.partners looking at the equation between strong business foundations and the ability to exit strong later on. It all started with that common business trope “the best time to start planning your business exit is the day you start your business”.  We work at one end […]

What’s the difference between harvest strategy and exit strategy?

Whats the difference between harvest strategy and exit strategy

There’s nothing like the feeling of growing and harvesting the fruits of your own labour. Fresh veggies straight from the garden taste divine yet are short-lived. Whereas the rewards of harvesting from your own business have the potential to last you for the rest of your life. That is, if you plan your exit strategy […]

The Olympic task of planning to sell your business

The Olympic task of planning to sell your business

Have you ever considered the similarities between building a business and training to become an Olympic or Paralympic athlete? If you enjoy participating in sports, you might already recognise some of the traits, behaviours and qualities you share. Even if you’ve never considered yourself to be a sporty person, as an entrepreneur or business owner, […]

How to get the best price when selling your business

Hot to get the best price for your business

Maximising the sale price when exiting your business is a common, and important, goal for company owners. The difference between a high and a low price could be the difference between you living the lifestyle you desire and simply getting by. As business exit strategy consultants, how to sell your business for the highest price […]

The emotional rollercoaster of owning and selling a business

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Do you remember that overwhelming feeling of pride and exhilaration the day you started your business? Were you signing a lease, registering your company name, or shaking hands on that all-important bank loan? Whatever your first memory of starting your business, that day you boarded the emotional entrepreneurial rollercoaster. I’m sure you’re nodding in agreement […]

Four steps to finding your business sell-by date

Four steps to finding your business sell-by date

With the end of another calendar year rapidly approaching, it’s common to think about what the next 12 months will bring. It’s a perfect time for reflection and contemplation. What changes will you make in your business next year? Could it be time to start planning your next move? And how do you know if […]

How much are your name and face worth to your business?

How much are your name and face worth to your business

When Mr Rolls met Mr Royce in Manchester in 1904 and agreed to go into business together, they decided to use both their surnames in the name of their company, Rolls-Royce. Using their names in their business clearly proved a genius step for Mr Rolls and Mr Royce, just as it did for Walt Disney, […]

Is your business a viable strategic acquisition?

Is your business a viable strategic acquisition

Your business is not for sale right now. But could your head be turned if someone expressed an interest in buying you out? If you were tempted, what would a potential buyer find if they started to explore behind the scenes? Strategic business acquisitions are common in sectors like technology and pharmaceuticals . The possibility could […]

Is the UK economic climate affecting business exits?

Is the UK economic climate affecting business exits?

When preparing a business for sale, it’s advisable to keep one eye on the general economic climate. The external business climate is not something any of us can control, but it’s worth considering some of the variables in your business exit plan. If you choose to ignore it, economic change and uncertainty could impact your […]

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