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One business, numerous careful owners

A spin-out that has successfully negotiated its start-up and early stage funding may well have a varied group of investors. This can include the originating university, one or more business angels, venture capitalists as well as the academic entrepreneurs themselves.

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From labs to riches – How to ensure spin-out success

The difficulty of raising venture capital in recent years has made things much tougher for the entrepreneurial academic looking to turn a scientific breakthrough into a commercial business. However, for a research team that is really convinced that it has a world-beating product on its hands, it is possible to make the transition, but several success factors have to be in place.

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What’s my company worth?

You've worked long and hard to build your business into a successful and saleable concern, now how do you determine its value? GrowthBusiness experts answer the burning question - So, what is my company actually worth?

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How to get rid of an investor

Many companies owe their success to the wisdom and cash injection of an outside investor, but what can you do if your shareholder is no longer the right backer for your business?

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Tax implications when selling a business

I own 25% of a company that I have worked for for the last 6 years, if the company was sold now what are the tax implications?

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Regulations when selling a business

I started my business in partnership 15 years ago. Can you advise me on selling my half of the business, I understand my partner has first refusal?

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Successful exit strategies

While over 50 per cent of owners believe that management is the single most difficult issue to address when selling their business, over 33 per cent have no succession strategy in place. GrowthBusiness reveals the results of Business XL's unique exit survey.

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Putting a succession strategy in place

Passing on the financial and management control of your business is an onerous task. Without a succession plan in place, it could be disastrous. Succession is an emotive issue for many business owners and managers. Some find it hard to face...

Exit Strategies

Successful exit strategies

While over 50 per cent of owners believe that management is the single most difficult issue to address when selling their business, over 33 per cent have no succession strategy in place. GrowthBusiness reveals the results of Business XL's unique exit survey.

Exit Strategies

Putting a succession strategy in place

Passing on the financial and management control of your business is an onerous task. Without a succession plan in place, it could be disastrous. Succession is an emotive issue for many business owners and managers. Some find it hard to face...

Exit Strategies

Passport to riches

If you are looking to sell your business, you will want the best possible price. But if you also want to ensure its future growth, then consider a management buy-in.

Exit Strategies

Company valuation snakes and ladders

Take two companies. Equal size, equal prospects. Yet one is valued twice as highly as the other. Why? And how do you ensure your company gets the highest valuation possible?