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How a Business Growth Consultant Can Supercharge Your Company

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:33 +0000

While it’s clear what a business growth consultant aims to do, there’s still some ambiguity over how they actually achieve growth. Do they set up a desk in your office and start to take over? Do they encourage you to spend more than you have? Or do they stay away and just provide pithy self-help […]

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How to Sell a Business – A Simple Guide

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:46:52 +0000

Those looking for advice on how to sell a business can be excused for finding all the information somewhat dizzying. Like most things, selling your company can be tricky if you’ve not done it before. There are multiple pitfalls that can arise if corners are cut, or you make the wrong choice when enlisting an […]

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How to Buy a Business – A Simple Guide

Robbie Meechan — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:22:41 +0000

Making moves to buy a business that’s already established is the perfect way to become a business owner. Not only do you avoid all of the struggles involved in building a startup from scratch, but you also get to see that the business is viable before you invest any money into it. Everything from staffing […]

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What is Insolvency in Business Terms? A Simple Guide

Robbie Meechan — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:40:00 +0000

Companies of all sizes face financial challenges that can lead to insolvency. But what is insolvency in business terms? In the simplest terms, a business being insolvent means that it’s unable to meet its financial obligations. These could be supplier invoices, utility bills, or anything it needs to pay. Of course, there are some nuances […]

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The 9 Stages of the Acquisition Transaction Process

Chris Leadley — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:16:35 +0000

Embarking on the path of business acquisitions is an exciting yet complex endeavour. However, for small business owners and entrepreneurs, understanding the intricacies involved in the acquisition process is crucial to ensure a seamless and successful outcome. From crafting an acquisition strategy to coordinating with key third parties, each step plays a significant role in […]

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Time at the Bar: Will the Budget Hurt the Pub Industry?

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:47:54 +0000

A “painful” budget was promised, and for some, that’s exactly what was received. As expected, it was businesses that were deemed to have the ‘broad shoulders’ needed to carry the burden of the treasury deficit. The chancellor’s measures will hit some industries harder than others, with UK pubs being an interesting case. A number of […]

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Can You Have HMRC Debts Written Off?

Robbie Meechan — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:38:04 +0000

Many business owners ask if they can have their HMRC debts written off, and while technically the answer is a little too nuanced for a straight yes or no, there’s certainly scope to reduce or remove the debt altogether. HMRC will always look to claim what is due to them, but occasionally, this isn’t possible. […]

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How the Autumn Budget Affects SMEs – A Quick & Simple Guide

Robbie Meechan — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 13:20:48 +0000

There were few surprises in the chancellor’s budget announcement. Rachel Reeves had long been bracing the nation for what the Prime Minister had described would be a “painful” budget, and although the measures announced weren’t quite as difficult to swallow as many first imagined, there will certainly be an impact on the UK’s businesses. There’s […]

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What to Do When Business is Slow

Chris Leadley — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:31:33 +0000

Many company owners are stumped when it comes to what to do when business is slow. After a spell of relative success, a quiet period can be a cause of great worry for some owners. The truth is, however, that almost every company owner will go through patches where business is slow. This is quite […]

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Market Development: Unlocking Growth Through New Market Opportunities

Chris Leadley — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:30:34 +0000

In a competitive business landscape, growth is essential, but the path forward isn’t always straightforward. For companies looking to expand without creating new products, **Market Development** offers a promising strategy. This approach involves taking your existing products or services and introducing them to new markets—whether geographically, demographically, or through new distribution channels. Following on from […]

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