The Most Common Mistakes When Buying a Business
Most acquisition mistakes are made before completion, and most of them are avoidable. Buyers overpay because they fall for the business, skip […]
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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.
The Mergers and Acquisitions Process Explained
Every deal is different, but the sequence rarely is. Strategy, valuation, approach, heads of terms, due diligence, legals, completion, then integration. Deals […]
How to Sell a Family Business
Selling a family business is rarely just a business decision. Other people have a stake in it, some of them at the […]
The Pros and Cons of Buying a Business
An existing business comes with revenue, staff and customers from day one. It also comes with whatever the last owner did, including […]
How to Keep a Business Sale on Track
A business sale takes months, and most of what keeps it on track is preparation rather than negotiation. The deals that run […]
What is a business broker?
A business broker finds buyers for businesses that are for sale, and manages the sale process between the two sides. The work […]
How to Value a Business: A Guide for UK Owners
Every owner has a number in their head. It is usually based on something a competitor sold for, or a multiple someone […]