Buying a Business vs. starting up   First of all, buying a company is usually much better than just starting up from scratch. It’s easier, more predictable and can increase your chances of success, for the simple reason that there’s already an existing track record that you can draw insights from.   More than that, […]

This article is dealing with possible pitfalls and issues that may arise from time to time during the due diligence process in business acquisitions. Due diligence is a process whereby one party conducts checks on the other party. In the context of M&A this process takes place immediately after heads of terms are signed and […]

You want to buy a company. You really, really do. The Research Phase Having researched the market heavily, approached several acquisition targets, signed endless NDA forms and viewed endless sets of accounts you finally managed to find a business and you are ready for your first meeting. Armed with the financial information marked in 5 […]

James Potter – an inspiring and influential force Over 1000 connections in 2 years OA steep learning curve for Chelsea Corporate Ltd Convincing people to part with their cash Embrace social media, or miss out Helping buyers acquire businesses

Today at lunch, a friend of mine started discussing the lack of growth during recession and how impossible he thinks it is to build a business at times like these. I must admit, I was pretty surprised; he is a business owner and NOW is his chance to really expand. Why didn’t he see this […]

Most brokers are “vendor-side”. So, as a buyer, it’s hard to trust them. However, there are a few brokers who are “buy-side”. What does that mean for you? A buy-side business broker will spend time with you to fully understand how your business works and discuss your growth ambitions. Next comes a detailed plan. You can […]