How to Build a Business That Someone Will Want to Buy
Most businesses are not saleable in their current form. That is not a criticism, it is what happens when a company grows […]
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Buying and selling businesses, explained properly
Practical guidance on valuations, deal process and what actually happens when a UK business changes hands. Written by Richard Harris at Harris Acquire.
Programmatic Acquisitions: Buying Businesses at Pace
Programmatic acquisition means buying regularly and deliberately, several small businesses over a few years, rather than betting the company on one large […]
Tax When You Sell a Business: What to Know
Tax is usually the largest single deduction between the headline price and what you keep. The main one is Capital Gains Tax, […]
How to Sell Your Business Quickly, and What It Costs You
Selling a business quickly is possible. It usually costs you something, and it is worth knowing what before you start. Most owners […]
Harris Acquire and A4G announce valuable new partnership
The business broker and the accountancy firm have revealed an exciting new working relationship.
Selling a Business as a Going Concern: What It Means
Selling as a going concern means selling the business as a working whole: the trade, the staff, the contracts and the customers, […]
The Hidden Costs of Buying a Business
The purchase price is rarely what an acquisition costs you. Legal and advisory fees, working capital the business needs on day one, […]
Take Advantage of our New Acquisition Finder Pilot!
Here at Harris Acquire, we are always trying to come up with new ways to maximise value for our clients. Our newest […]
Top tips for negotiating a merger or acquisition
One of the most crucial – and complex! – phases of the M&A process is the negotiation stage. During this part […]
How to Protect Your Investment During an Acquisition
Most of the protection in a deal is negotiated before the money moves, not recovered afterwards. Price is only part of it. […]
What happens to employees during a business sale?
Selling a business is a complex process that requires careful and diplomatic management on the part of company owners. Among the many […]
Can I Merge My Own Businesses?
The world of mergers and acquisitions can be deeply complex and bewildering, as there are so many critical factors to consider with […]