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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 farewell left an enduring impact, reshaping my outlook on the brevity and unpredictability of life. This powerful lesson has profoundly influenced my approach to entrepreneurship, 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 its selling price, your IP—trademarks, patents, copyrights, and trade secrets—is your business’s most valuable intangible asset.   Your IP: The Prime Location of Your Business 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 rock) seem intimidating and almost impossible at first glance. Yet, by focusing on smaller, strategic tasks—those seemingly insignificant pebbles—you generate the momentum needed to achieve 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 the core values that bind generations. Yet, shockingly, fewer than 17% of family-owned businesses have a formal succession plan. This oversight contributes directly to a 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 valuable asset. Why gamble now?   The Hidden Risks of DIY Business Exits   Selling a business is far more than exchanging keys for cash. 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 waited too long.   A well-crafted business exit planning process doesn’t just prepare you for a smooth transition—it maximises your business valuation, attracts the right potential 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 next. It’s about business exit planning, legacy, and securing your financial future.   Do you find a potential buyer and maximise your sale price, or do Read more…