As an Exit Option, Why More & More Business Owners Should Seriously Consider Employee Ownership – Webinar

Employee OwnershipBy Bianka Kiss June 27, 2023

In our live panel discussion on Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT) featuring Kevin Uphill (Chairman of Avondale), Mike Dinnell (Director of Business Development at Thincats), and Fran Lord (Head of Communications and Policy at Employee Ownership Association), we explored the competitive advantages of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOT), typical structures, valuations, pros and cons and funding options.…

Is an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) better for me? – Article

Employee OwnershipBy Natasha Rees Williams June 21, 2023

4.5 minutes read Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) have become quite popular among business owners to sell their businesses. In the UK alone, there are now over 1,300 EOTs, and they received more than 400 applications last year. While the 0% tax break on Capital Gains is a significant advantage, there are other reasons why Employee…

Business Sales – “How to Buy Right” – Webinar

AcquisitionBy Bianka Kiss June 9, 2023

Acquisitions have the potential to propel a company’s growth more rapidly than organic growth. However, they are often fickle, with over half of them failing to achieve the expected value or synergy post-deal. So, how can you improve your chances of success and ‘buy right’? One crucial aspect is to ensure that you don’t overpay,…

CGT impacts business sales – Should I Stay, or Should I go?- Part 3 – Article

Business Sale, Sale PreparationBy Natasha Rees Williams June 7, 2023

4.5 minutes read The impact of Capital Gains Tax rates on business sale timings The sale of a company is often the ultimate goal for an entrepreneur. Cash in the bank and freedom of time – however, with your business generating a good yield and alternative investments being volatile, many business owners understandably choose to…

Prepare your Business for Sale – 5 Tips to Drive “We Need, We Want” – Article

Business Sale, Sale PreparationBy Natasha Rees Williams May 17, 2023

6 minutes read Buyers and investors have remained highly active despite the market volatility, but how can you best prepare your business for sale to drive the “we need, we want” motivation in buyers in a market where quality pays? 1. Fail to plan, plan to fail This may be just a saying, but its essence…

0% CGT on EOT Sales – A great window of opportunity – Part 2 – Article

Employee OwnershipBy Natasha Rees Williams May 3, 2023

4 minutes read EOT – Employee Ownership Trust Employee Ownership Trusts (“EOTs”) are becoming an increasingly popular way for business owners to transfer ownership of their companies to their employees. The UK Government introduced several tax incentives for EOTs in 2014, including a 0% Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) rate on the sale of shares to an…

Strategic Acquisitions – “How to Buy Right”- Article

Acquisition, StrategyBy Natasha Rees Williams April 19, 2023

9 minutes read Acquisitions can propel companies to competitive advantage faster than organic growth, however, they are fickle with over half failing to achieve the expected synergy or value gain post-deal. So, how do you improve the odds and ‘buy right’? A foundation is to make sure you don’t overpay but rather than another focus on…

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) – The Looming Clock Ticks – Part 1 – Article

Business Sale, Employee OwnershipBy Natasha Rees Williams April 5, 2023

3 minutes read Mergers and acquisitions (“M&A”) are increasingly common however, the increasing frequency of M&A deals has raised concerns regarding the tax implications. There is a growing debate about whether Capital Gains Tax (“CGT”) rates should be increased for M&A transactions. Proponents of the increase argue that higher CGT rates will generate more revenue for…

Valuations – Master navigating the jargon with confidence – Article

Business Sale, Sale Preparation, ValuationBy Natasha Rees Williams March 22, 2023

5 minutes read In business valuations, ‘Debt Free Cash Free’ is a commonly used term that impacts the sale process. At Avondale, we know that selling your business is a huge step and one that will have a far-reaching, and hopefully positive impact on your future. However, the business sale journey will take you down many new…

“How to Improve the Saleability of Your Business” to “Planning for a Sale” – Webinar

WebinarBy Bianka Kiss March 17, 2023

Preparing for sale can influence the value of your business as much as finding the right buyer in an auction, yet it is too often left to chance or seen as peripheral. Why? The answer might be simple. For many, it feels like hard work or there is a general view that the right buyer…

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