What Your Business Needs to Know About Confidentiality Agreements
Whether it’s new products, trade secrets or financial performance, information can be your most valuable business asset. It’s important to protect your business’s advantage over competitors and safeguard confidential information, and one way this is done is with confidentiality agr…
5 Steps to Increase the Value of Your Business by Making It Owner Independent
Many reasons exist for why you should try to make yourself redundant in your own business. Being essential in its day-to-day running means you can never take a holiday or get sick. It adds stress, as you need to be a part of every decision. You’re always working in your business, not on it, le…
The Role of a Business Value Appraisal
Selling a business is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and consideration. One of the most important elements in this process is conducting a business appraisal. For those of you who are new to this concept, a business appraisal, or business valuation, involves evaluating the economic worth of a company through a comprehensive analysis of its finances, assets, market conditions, and more. Understanding the relevance an appraisal plays in selling a business is essential to ensure a successful and lucrative transaction.
The Difference Between Depreciation vs Amortisation
In the business world, depreciation and amortisation are critical for keeping careful financial records. Both values are used as part of the EBITDA value, which is a business’ net earnings before depreciation, amortisation and taxes are included.
Confidentiality Matters: Protecting Your Business Value in a Sale
Whether you want to retire, pursue new opportunities, or simply cash in on your efforts, the decision to sell your business is significant. Maintaining confidentiality throughout the sale is one of the most essential elements of this process and can have an impact on the transaction’s success. Partnering with a LINK broker ensures that confidentiality is maintained every step of the way, protecting your business’s value, maintaining employee stability, and allowing you to manage the sale process on your terms.
The Art of Smart Business Acquisitions: Uncovering Growth Potential
Achieving a successful business acquisition is not just about purchasing an attractive or profitable venture, but also about identifying one that possesses growth potential. When you’re considering buying a business, there are a few indicators you can look out for to help you understand what your prospective new company is capable of.
When to Sell Your Business: Is There a Right Time?
There is no set-in-stone right or wrong moment to sell your business. Ultimately, after spending years of your time and energy on its success, it’s up to you to decide when it’s time.
A Seller’s Checklist to a Smooth Exit
Whether driven by retirement, a desire to pursue new ventures, or changing personal circumstances, selling a business is a significant decision that requires careful planning. Once a business owner has determined that selling their business is the best way forward, it’s essential to follow a comprehensive checklist to ensure a smooth transition and maximise the value of the time & effort spent into nurturing its success.
2024 Looks To Be A Busy Year For Business Transactions
Although we’re fast approaching the end of the calendar year (and a well-deserved break), business certainly isn’t slowing down! A change in government, baby boomers exiting the market, and a consensus that interest rates have peaked has put those interested in buying & selling businesses in a favourable position according to LINK’s Business Development Manager, Steven Matthews.
Maximising Profit: Timing Your Business Sale
Knowing when to sell your business is just as crucial as knowing when to start it! There are many elements, such as key market indicators and economic factors, that can guide you to successfully maximise the value of your business when you decide to sell.
