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The right time to exit your business

The right time to exit your business

Howard Leigh, senior partner at Cavendish Corporate Finance, looks at whether the current climate presents a good opportunity to exit a business.

Life after exits

What do you do when you’ve signed the deal, said goodbye to your business and, hopefully, become a multimillionaire overnight? GrowthBusiness speaks to those that have made the move.

M&A failings and types of suitors

Having looked at the reasons for, and pitfalls of, selling a company, business mentor Colin Turner examines why most M&A deals fail to complete.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Business mentor Colin Turner looks at the reasons for selling a business, as well as some potential pitfalls.

Going global 

For an owner-manager planning an exit, looking beyond the traditional buyer markets may now be the way forward. 

Everyone on board?

Exit challenges

Once the sun has set on a company’s growth market adventure, there are a number of challenges that await those looking for an exit.

Extra firepower

For businesses looking to leave the public markets without putting their growth plans on the back burner, a take-private deal could be the answer.

Know your exit when you enter

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The blunt truth is that private equity houses need to understand what the exit strategy is the moment they start talking to potential investee companies. GrowthBusiness blogger Wol Kolade explains.

Keeping your staff onside in an exit

Deciding to sell a business doesn't only affect one person, it also impacts your staff as well. But how do you keep your employees happy as you make your exit from the business?

How a high industry profile can help your exit

Businesses should boost their profile

Boosting your business’s profile prior to an exit will help reap the rewards. Mike Robson of Azure Partners explains how to adopt this strategy.

Distressed exiting

In a buyer’s market, private equity firms must be prepared to hold out for the right price.

Exiting minus management

Mike Robson of Azure Partners explains how to ensure a departing senior management team won’t stymie an exit.

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