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Exit Strategies

Don’t sell out when selling up

Taking the plunge and selling your business is a big step and one not to be taken lightly. David Robertson of Bibby Financial Services shares his advice on avoiding the pitfalls and securing the best possible outcome

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Hang tough when you’re selling your business

Here's why you should never waver on price when selling your business.

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Playing a waiting game

Public-to-private deals drive the buy-out market as more traditional deals grind to a halt. Mark Dunne reports

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Prepare to exit

Owner-managers should plan their exit carefully to maximise returns when selling their business, writes Mike Brown of Anderson Anderson & Brown Chartered Accountants

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Regrets? They’ve had a few

Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses

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Powerboat promotion

Adventurous Devon-based entrepreneur Richard George is as passionate about powerboating as he is about helping other entrepreneurs launch businesses online. By racing a boat promoting his very own Scream-it.com venture, he is able to combine the two, writes James Crux

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Seven deadly sins of exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. We speak to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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The seven deadly sins of business exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

Exit Strategies

Seven deadly sins of exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. We speak to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

Exit Strategies

The seven deadly sins of business exits

Greed, pride, and an array of other human weaknesses can get in the way of a good exit. Nick Britton speaks to entrepreneurs about their triumphs and regrets in selling their businesses.

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Buy-outs and the credit crunch

The collapse of the US sub-prime market put paid to a record buy-out boom. Here's how it all happened.

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The 5 key elements for getting a great deal when selling a business

It's going to be a buyer's market over the coming 18 months, so if you're looking to sell your company you will have to be at the top of your game to negotiate the best price. Marc Barber reports.

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How to sell your business

Executing a slick full exit takes preparation, thick skin and bags of raw cunning. Nick Britton finds out how to avoid the pitfalls and get the best price.

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The inheritance tax maze when passing on a family business

Passing on business assets or shares to your children requires careful planning and consideration. Marc Barber finds out how to ensure a smooth succession.