How to go about selling your facilities management company
Facilities management is a complex, and often specialist, area of work. Property maintenance, fire safety and security companies generally come with lots of valuable moving parts, all of which must be carefully addressed when planning your exit strategy. If you’re thinking of selling your facilities management company, this post explores some key considerations to prepare […]
Balancing perceived business worth with actual business value
When the New York Attorney General filed legal action against Donald Trump in September 2022, it made for an interesting discussion about actual versus perceived business value. The civil fraud lawsuit accused the former US president and three of his children of ‘staggering fraud’ and inflating his net worth by billions to ‘enrich himself and […]
What happens during the due diligence phase of the sale of a business?
If you’re getting ready for a business sale, due diligence will be on your to-do list. This crucial step will get you the value you have been offered by a buyer. It also makes the overall journey easier – a win-win situation. However, if this is your first sale, you might not know how to […]
Sell your manufacturing business – six steps to get the value you deserve
So, you’re ready to sell your manufacturing business. If you’ve come to the conclusion that it’s time to sell, you’ve likely given the situation a lot of thought. While this decision is exciting, it’s important not to rush into it. There are some final steps you can take to get the value your business deserves […]
How much should I sell my business for?
If you’ve decided to sell your business, one of the most critical aspects of the sale is getting the right price for you. Selling your business takes a lot of organisation and planning. Staying on top of the process is critical for a good sale. Whilst there’s more to a business exit than the sale price, it would […]
Business exit strategy – the ultimate guide
A business exit strategy may not be the first thing you think about when you start your business. And why should you? The dream of anyone going into business is to create a service that is functional for many people. By doing so, they create an impact and leave a legacy, while making a handsome […]
Business valuation methods – the definitive guide
You’ve put in the hours, the late nights, and missed out on precious family moments to build up your business, and now its time for a change. Perhaps you’re considering retirement, or maybe you want capital to fund a new venture; whatever the situation, you’re considering selling up and moving on. But how do you […]
The elements of a robust financial record keeping system
How confident are you about your business financial performance? One way to measure it is with a robust financial record keeping system. It acts as an accurate documentation of all the transactions associated with your company’s finances. Traditionally, businesses have produced annual accounts to sit in a secure vault gathering dust. In a modern business world, that […]
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 […]
