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Kish Patel - Big Four-trained CFO from Consult EFC preparing financial due diligence to maximise an SME exit valuation.

Why a Business Broker Isn’t Enough for a Strong Exit

Finding a buyer is not the same as getting the best exit. A business broker can bring people to the

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Kishen Patel of Consult EFC explaining how the 2025 CGT changes impact an EOT valuation in 2026 for a UK SME.

Employee Ownership Trusts in 2026: What the CGT Change Means for Valuations

Selling through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) still makes sense in 2026, but the tax maths is less forgiving than

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SaaS financial model components: 2026 founder guide

SaaS Financial Model Components: 2026 Founders Guide

SaaS financial model components: 2026 founder guide SaaS financial model components: 2026 founder guide A SaaS financial model is defined

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Consult EFC professional graphic featuring Kish Patel and ICAEW Chartered Accountants branding. The central text reads: GROWTH SHARES VALUATION MISTAKES THAT HURT TAX AND TRUST.

Growth Shares Valuation Mistakes That Hurt Tax and Trust

Growth shares can be a smart way to reward future upside without handing over today’s value. The trouble starts when

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Consult EFC professional graphic featuring Kish Patel and ICAEW Chartered Accountants branding. The central text reads: WHY YOUR FINANCE FUNCTION CAN DRAG DOWN VALUATION DURING GROWTH.

How a Weak Finance Function Drags Down Business Valuation

Growth can look brilliant on the outside and still leave value on the table. Revenue rises, the team gets busier,

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Corporate finance diagram showing a management buyout funding structure mixing cash, debt, vendor loan notes, and equity.

Management Buyout Funding: Cash, Debt, Vendor Loan Notes and Equity

A management buyout rarely gets funded from one pocket. In practice, cash, debt, vendor loan notes and equity are mixed

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