Business Insights | Advice for Directors | Forbes Burton https://www.forbesburton.com/insights UK Business Advisers & Consultants Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:48:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.forbesburton.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-forbes-icon-32x32.png Business Insights | Advice for Directors | Forbes Burton https://www.forbesburton.com/insights 32 32 12 Essential Small Business Tools for 2025 https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/essential-small-business-tools-2025 https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/essential-small-business-tools-2025#respond Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:32:07 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20268 It’s practically impossible to escape the need for business software and digital solutions these days. Even the most analogue business is likely to utilise at least some of the essential small business tools on this list. The right software can transform a business by streamlining processes in such a way as to save money and […]

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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/essential-small-business-tools-2025/feed 0 Typical M&A Fees – What Business Owners Can Expect to Pay https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/typical-m-and-a-fees https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/typical-m-and-a-fees#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2025 15:06:37 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20245 Trying to find specific M&A costs can be difficult, but that’s because there are a number of variables that can alter prices significantly. That being said, we’ve compiled a list of the typical M&A fees that UK business can expect to encounter during any deal. By familiarising yourself with these, you can at least gauge […]

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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/typical-m-and-a-fees/feed 0 What is Seller Financing for a Business Acquisition? https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-seller-financing-for-a-business https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-seller-financing-for-a-business#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:47:31 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20233 With a large amount of business deals involving seller financing in one way or another, it should come as no surprise that it offers a number of benefits for buyers and sellers alike. But what exactly is seller financing for a business, and does it make sense for your particular situation?     What is […]

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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-seller-financing-for-a-business/feed 0 Small Business Marketing Consultant – Is Hiring One Worth it? https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/small-business-marketing-consultant-is-hiring-one-worth-it https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/small-business-marketing-consultant-is-hiring-one-worth-it#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:39:23 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20203 We’ve all seen multi-million-pound marketing campaigns arranged for huge corporations such as Coca-Cola or Apple, but can you find a small business marketing consultant that can provide similar help for SMEs? Luckily, there are. In fact, we even offer a comprehensive marketing service ourselves at Forbes Burton with qualified marketeers, but does using the services […]

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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/small-business-marketing-consultant-is-hiring-one-worth-it/feed 0 How to Manage Small Business Finances in 2025 and Beyond https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-to-keep-your-business-finances-in-order-for-2025 https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-to-keep-your-business-finances-in-order-for-2025#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 09:33:56 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=14838 The last few years have left directors anxious about how to manage small business finances in the face of so many challenging circumstances. Years on from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are still wrestling with its ramifications, and have had a cost-of-living crisis, a Russian invasion, and soaring interest rates to contend with since. All of […]

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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-to-keep-your-business-finances-in-order-for-2025/feed 0 How a Business Growth Consultant Can Supercharge Your Company https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-a-business-growth-consultant-can-supercharge-your-company https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-a-business-growth-consultant-can-supercharge-your-company#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:00:33 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20156 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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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/how-a-business-growth-consultant-can-supercharge-your-company/feed 0 How to Sell a Business – A Simple Guide https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/i-want-to-sell-my-business-what-now https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/i-want-to-sell-my-business-what-now#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 13:46:52 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=18904 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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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/i-want-to-sell-my-business-what-now/feed 0 How to Buy a Business – A Simple Guide https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/buying-a-company-first-steps-for-interested-parties-to-take https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/buying-a-company-first-steps-for-interested-parties-to-take#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:22:41 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=19337 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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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/buying-a-company-first-steps-for-interested-parties-to-take/feed 0 What is Insolvency in Business Terms? A Simple Guide https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-insolvency-and-what-can-you-do-about-it https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-insolvency-and-what-can-you-do-about-it#respond Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:40:00 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=18094 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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]]> https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/what-is-insolvency-and-what-can-you-do-about-it/feed 0 The 9 Stages of the Acquisition Transaction Process https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/the-9-stages-of-the-acquisition-transaction-process https://www.forbesburton.com/insights/the-9-stages-of-the-acquisition-transaction-process#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:16:35 +0000 https://www.forbesburton.com/?p=20125 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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