Where are the best places to find a business for sale – And get a great deal?
As an entrepreneur, it’s likely you are constantly on the lookout for new opportunities to earn an income and grow […]
How to find the right business to buy
So, you are looking to buy a business? But how do you know which business is right for you? There […]
Change management vs Project Management: Key Differences
When it comes to business processes, two types of management often confused with each other are change management and project […]
What due diligence is needed when buying a business?
Only around 20-30% of business sales go through, and around 50% of the business sales that fail do so at […]
Streamlining your business processes
It is vital to the success of your business to constantly look at streamlining your business processes to improve efficiency by either removing any excessive steps, implementing less time-consuming methodologies, or using new technology. This can be a welcomed change for both, employees and customers.
What does off-market mean when selling a business?
There’s a whole section of the business sale market you might not be aware of. If you’re looking to buy or sell a business, it’s important you’re clued up. You might be surprised to hear that most businesses sold in the UK are sold ‘off-market’, which means they are never listed for sale publicly. The entire process - the viewings, negotiations, sale and takeover - are completed quietly and under cover.
22 Steps to Selling your Business
There are no two business sales that are alike. A typical transaction, however, will involve the following Selling Process: The […]
The role of a change management consultant for M&As
With mergers and acquisitions (M&A) occurring regularly, you’d think the fail rate would be lower than it is, but statistically speaking, 70% - 90% of all mergers fail. This happens for many reasons, but the one we’ll focus on today is the exclusion of a proper change manager. The inclusion of a dedicated and experienced change management consultancy can be the difference between an M&A being successful or unsuccessful.
How Change Management Can Help M&A Deals
If you aren’t, then you should be. It’s really important that you take this into consideration, because an unhappy work environment and the type of big changes that come with merging your company with another are responsible for the failing of a company - or at the very least its merger - on a fairly regular basis.
Hiring Transformation Change Management Consultants: What to look out for
If you are thinking of choosing the right change management consultants, there are many things you may need to look out for when making this very important decision. Choosing the right consultancy can make a difference to the change initiative in a big way. Having the right expertise will help you to achieve all that is positive for the transition, leading to greater positives longer term for your organisation.
How do I put my business up for sale?
Most of us have had to sell something at some point, but selling a business is a totally different kettle […]
Common themes of successful M&A deals
In this article, we will discuss the common themes of successful M&A deals, to help you spot what you need to look out for if you’re planning on undertaking one yourself. M&A deals are absolutely always a rollercoaster ride. They’re rarely smooth sailing. The price of the deal might change – although it shouldn’t change too drastically – and the final details of the deal will likely alter several times before everyone is happy.