Who is the top UK M&A advisor?
It depends on who you ask. And there is no shortage of opinions around now that it is M&A Awards season. Vitesse Media have already announced their “High Potential” 2016 winners as have the...
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What to do when the acquisition doesn’t work out? Sue the seller!
Slater & Gordon, the listed Australian law firm, is to sue over the disastrous UK acquisition that help push it to a $A1.02 billion full-year loss. The company has told Watchstone Group, formerly Quindell,...
Mergers & acquisitions explained
The FijiSun today explain Mergers & Acquisitions and how the two differ from each other. They go on to list the most common types of deals – from vertical and horizontal to conglomerate mergers...
Exclusive: Sharp rise in entrepreneurs & investors applying for UK visas
From discussions with a Home Office source, we understand that applications for entrepreneur visas have risen sharply post-Brexit, and are expected to rise further. Background: There are various categories of visas the UK extends...
How to rob a bank (do it from the inside)
A captivating TED talk by William Black about the ongoing atrocity that is big banks exploiting a system rigged in their favour. The presentation suggests also a corrupt relationship between the FBI and the...
Use a business broker not just to sell but also to BUY a business
When buying a business it’s important to recognise that the broker acts for the vendor, is paid by the vendor, and has the vendor’s interests at heart, not yours. Your other professional advisors, the...
Not all money is equal: Avoiding the toxic investor
Or why entrepreneurs should care about how Venture Capitalists choose who is investing in their funds i.e. who makes for a good L.P. (Limited Partner) and who doesn’t. Mark Suster, an entrepreneur turned VC,...
Why Sellers Need To Conduct Due Diligence On The Buyer
Devensoft explains why due diligence is not just something the buyer conducts; the seller needs to conduct due diligence on the buyer and their ability to meet the price and terms. Here are five...
Do I start a business …or buy one?
Ryan Gipple of Arizona Business Brokers looks at founding vs buying: There are numerous ways to become an entrepreneur in today’s information age. For example, there are countless businesses that can be started...
What Does It Take For Your Company Culture To Survive An Acquisition?
Small startup or large corporation, it’s the set of values and attitudes that bind your employees together. So what happens to that identity when another company buys you out? Mergers and acquisitions can cause...
News: Business Broker Buys Another Business Broker
M&A happens among M&A firms, too. In today’s news, DNA Corporate Finance merges with Miramar Services to form Elysium Corporate Finance which will be based in Birmingham. Merger for corporate finance firms – Insider...
Supermodel Natalia Vodianova joins Disrupt in London. What further reason do you need to attend?
TechCrunch Disrupt in London is beginning to appear over the horizon. Today we’re delighted to say that we’ll also be joined by world-famous supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Last year Vodianova founded Elbi, an app which...
Who’s the best US business broker? A review of Sunbelt vs. Transworld vs. Murphy
FitSmallBusiness have published a review comparing three of the largest brokers in the US. They do disclose this: “When readers buy products and services discussed on our site, we often earn affiliate commissions that...
A detailed sector-by-sector look at top M&A deals in 2016
This year is shaping up to be a big one for acquisitions, if not for the money (many are for undisclosed amounts) but for sheer volume. 2016 may well end up eclipsing 2015’s total....
How To Make Money From Failed M&A Transactions
A termination or break-up fee is what the vendor pays the buyer if they decide to pull out of the transaction. Investopedia defines it as “a common fee used in takeover agreements if the...
Serial Entrepreneurship As A Lifestyle
You’ve probably heard founder stories that either involve a single owner who orchestrates the various moving parts of a business, or a duo of co-founders, where one generally steers the product and the other...
