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 […]
Are you a business owner or a business manager?
Breaking the managerial mindset is crucial if you are serious about adding value to your business. When you try to be a business owner and a business manager at the same time you end up spreading yourself too thinly, which could be detrimental to what your business is worth. Being a business owner means taking […]
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 […]
What is Sellability and why you should care?
Sellability is the concept of being able to sell something, easily. If we think about vinyl records as an example. Since their inception to the mainstream in the 1930s they were popular and easy to sell. They captured a moment, a feeling, a memory. Vinyl records had sellability. Roll forward to the late 80s, 90s […]
The elements of a robust financial record keeping system
How confident are you in your business’s financial performance, right now, without waiting for your accountant to tell you? The clearest way to know is a robust financial record keeping system: an accurate, up-to-date record of every transaction that moves through your company’s finances. Businesses used to produce annual accounts, file them away, and revisit […]
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 […]