Buying a business
Finding something worth buying, checking it properly, and paying for it. Written for a first-time buyer rather than a fund.
- How to buy a business in the UKA practical guide to buying an established UK business: deciding what to look for, finding one, approaching a seller, making an offer, and getting from heads of terms to completion.11 min read
- Due diligence when buying a business: the checklistA practical due diligence checklist for buying a UK business, covering financial, legal, commercial, employment, property and IT enquiries, and what each one is actually testing.10 min read
- Financing a business acquisition in the UKThe realistic ways to fund buying a UK business: your own capital, commercial lending, asset and property finance, vendor loans, earn outs and government-backed schemes, with what each one costs you.10 min read
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