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Vendor Due Diligence vs Buy-Side Due Diligence for SMEs

If you are planning a business exit, vendor due diligence and buy-side due diligence can shape your deal long before

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Preparing a UK Business for Sale: How Long It Takes

If you want a straight answer, give yourself 12 to 24 months to prepare a UK business for sale properly.

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Is Your Business Ready to Sell? The Difference Between Wanting to Exit and Being Ready

Wanting to exit and being ready to sell are not the same thing. Many UK founders reach a point where

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Independent Valuation: How to Answer Tough Investor Questions

An investor meeting can turn cold fast when someone asks, “Why is the company worth that?” If your answer sounds

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Due Diligence Checklist for Founder-Led Finance Teams

Due Diligence & Exit Readiness The Due Diligence Checklist Every Founder-Led Finance Team Needs Before a Raise, Loan or Sale

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Fundraising Valuation vs Exit Valuation for Founders

A lot of founders talk about “the valuation” as if one number can do every job. It can’t. A fundraising

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