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Mergers and acquisitions
Consider the pros and cons of joining forces with another company.
Assessments and requirements when merging businesses
How anti-competitive mergers are investigated by the Competition & Markets Authority and the UK government.
When are mergers investigated?
Who investigates mergers and why certain mergers are investigated.
Notifying authorities of a merger
When to notify the CMA and the UK government of your merger.
Merger assessment and decisions
What the CMA will take into account when deciding whether to refer a merger, and the decisions it can make.
Staffing issues during a merger or acquisition
Keep all staff informed and assess issues that may affect them when considering a merger or acquisition.
Merger and acquisition deals - a checklist
A checklist of procedures for mergers and acquisitions and the importance of getting professional advice.
Legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions
The legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
Conducting research when buying a business
How to research and analyse information on an existing business you are thinking of buying.
Franchise fees and royalties
Initial franchise fees help recover development and marketing costs while continuing royalties or mark-ups provide your profit.
Potential problems when buying a business
Be aware of potential issues that may affect your purchase of an existing business.
Preparing to sell your business
Options for selling your business, making it attractive to purchasers and finding advisers.
Streamline your business operations when selling your business
Steps that reduce the risk for potential buyers of your business and can increase the price they are willing to pay.
Is selling my business the right exit strategy?
How your objectives as the owner and manager, and for the business itself can help determine the best exit route.
Advantages and disadvantages of selling your business
There can be benefits to selling your business but you should also be aware of potential disadvantages.
Choosing advisers when selling your business
The role of accountants, solicitors and corporate finance advisers in the sale of your business and how they charge.
Ways to sell your business
Options for selling your business - partial sale, selling in instalments, sale of assets, sale to an equity buyer.
Get ready to sell your business
Negotiating the sale of your business, assessing offers and understanding the legal and tax implications.
Franchise your business
Growing your business by working with independent franchisees.
Consider your exit strategy when starting up a business
Why you should have an exit strategy for your business and the options available.