Imagine standing on the edge of selling your business, uncertain about the price you truly need. It’s like setting off on a journey without a map—you might enjoy parts of the adventure, but you risk never reaching the destination you truly desire. Many entrepreneurs find themselves in this position. Read more…
If you’re like most business owners, you’ve poured countless early mornings, late nights, and endless energy into growing your company. Yet, when it comes to selling your business, fewer than 20% of SMEs successfully find a buyer. Surprising? Not really. The reality is, many entrepreneurs enter this pivotal stage of Read more…
What would happen if you stepped away from your business tomorrow? Would it keep running smoothly, or would everything quickly start to unravel? It’s a hard truth, but many entrepreneurs find themselves so deeply woven into the fabric of their companies that stepping away—even temporarily—feels impossible. Yet the hallmark Read more…
My mum has always shared simple truths wrapped in profound wisdom. Her favourite is just five words long: “Do it while you can.” Such phrases come easily from someone who’s seen life’s unpredictable tides firsthand. Our family knows loss intimately—often losing loved ones much sooner than anyone expected. Each sudden Read more…
When selling your small business, intellectual property (IP) is more than just legal jargon—it’s the hidden goldmine that can significantly boost your sale price. Yet, too many UK entrepreneurs overlook these intangible assets, inadvertently leaving substantial value on the table. Just as a home’s prime location or unique architecture increases Read more…
Life isn’t about repeatedly moving the biggest rock you can find. It’s about consistently moving the small pebbles, again and again, until displacement and momentum naturally move the rock down the hill. Think of building or exiting your business as this very analogy: the big goals (the massive Read more…
As Elon Musk once joked, “Succession is one of the toughest age-old problems. It’s plagued countries, kings, prime ministers, and CEOs since the dawn of history.” For family businesses, it’s even more profound. Succession isn’t merely passing on management; it’s handing over your life’s work, your family’s identity, and Read more…
Imagine you’re at a poker table, holding a winning hand but not fully understanding the rules. You might win, but chances are you’ll leave money on the table—or worse, lose big. Selling your business without professional advice is equally risky. It’s your life’s work, your pride, and often your most Read more…
For most business owners, their company isn’t just a job—it’s their identity, their legacy, their life’s work. Yet, far too many entrepreneurs delay thinking about their business exit strategy until it’s too late. But here’s the truth: if you wait until you want to exit your business, you’ve already Read more…
Every business owner eventually faces the moment. The one where you realise you’ve built something real, something valuable—but now you stand at a crossroads. Should you sell your business or close it? This isn’t just a financial decision—it’s deeply personal. It’s about who you are now and who you’ll be Read more…