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		<description>Avondale is a leading business advisor that helps ambitious owners buy and sell companies, secure investment, grow and create shareholder value. 

We have been advising dynamic entrepreneurs and companies for over 30 years (UK &amp; global). Authentic and resourceful partners delivering your success.

In our series of podcasts and panel discussions our Chairman, Kevin Uphill, is joined by industry professionals to cover different aspects of leadership, business strategy and mergers and acquisitions.</description>
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	<title>Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in a Nutshell</title>
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	<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[An increasing number of owners are selling their businesses to their employees via an Employee Ownership Trust (“EOT”). When structured correctly, an EOT attracts 0% Capitals Gains Tax, can achieve full commercial value and can typically be completed in a shorter time frame than a traditional third-party business sale. In this podcast, we look at&#8230;]]></description>
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	<title>EBITDAC: Business Valutaions in the COVID Age</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:44:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Avondale believe the game-changer for advisors is to raise their own game – to ring-fence financial performance due to COVID-19 and to focus on the growth and synergistic opportunities of tomorrow. Where all parties look past the recent EBITDAC financials, focus on the real value attributes of the business, and be creative with deal structure.&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Avondale believe the game-changer for advisors is to raise their own game – to ring-fence financial performance due to COVID-19 and to focus on the growth and synergistic opportunities of tomorrow. Where all parties look past the recent EBITDAC financial]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Avondale believe the game-changer for advisors is to raise their own game – to ring-fence financial performance due to COVID-19 and to focus on the growth and synergistic opportunities of tomorrow. Where all parties look past the recent EBITDAC financials, focus on the real value attributes of the business, and be creative with deal structure.&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Avondale believe the game-changer for advisors is to raise their own game – to ring-fence financial performance due to COVID-19 and to focus on the growth and synergistic opportunities of tomorrow. Where all parties look past the recent EBITDAC financials, focus on the real value attributes of the business, and be creative with deal structure.&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>IT &#038; Productivity &#8211; Simpler Ways to Work</title>
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	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:29:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this podcast, the Chairman of Avondale Corporate, Kevin Uphill, and strategist and tech entrepreneur Peter Drinkwater discuss how to increase a business’ productivity and reduce costs through information technology and automation. – Reduce Costs via Technology – Automate to Increase Productivity – Conjoin Systems to Create Efficiency – Enhance Work from Home (WFH) Utilisation&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this podcast, the Chairman of Avondale Corporate, Kevin Uphill, and strategist and tech entrepreneur Peter Drinkwater discuss how to increase a business’ productivity and reduce costs through information technology and automation. – Reduce Costs via T]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this podcast, the Chairman of Avondale Corporate, Kevin Uphill, and strategist and tech entrepreneur Peter Drinkwater discuss how to increase a business’ productivity and reduce costs through information technology and automation. – Reduce Costs via Technology – Automate to Increase Productivity – Conjoin Systems to Create Efficiency – Enhance Work from Home (WFH) Utilisation&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this podcast, the Chairman of Avondale Corporate, Kevin Uphill, and strategist and tech entrepreneur Peter Drinkwater discuss how to increase a business’ productivity and reduce costs through information technology and automation. – Reduce Costs via Technology – Automate to Increase Productivity – Conjoin Systems to Create Efficiency – Enhance Work from Home (WFH) Utilisation&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>How to Buy Right &#8211; The Dos &#038; Don&#8217;ts of Strategic Acquisitions</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/how-to-buy-right-the-dos-donts-of-strategic-acquisitions/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 10:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[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,&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 succ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>As an Exit Option, Why More &#038; More Business Owners Should Seriously Consider Employee Ownership</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/as-an-exit-option-why-more-more-business-owners-should-seriously-consider-employee-ownership/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[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.&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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)]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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.&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Running an Employee Ownership Business</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/running-an-employee-ownership-business/</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:36:27 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[There are over 300 companies a year choosing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as their exit strategy. There are a number of factors which appeal to seller, including 0% Capital Gains Tax, a vendor-led process and the immediacy. But what is it like to run an EOT? Our Chairman, Kevin Uphill, examined life inside an Employee&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There are over 300 companies a year choosing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as their exit strategy. There are a number of factors which appeal to seller, including 0% Capital Gains Tax, a vendor-led process and the immediacy. But what is it like to run]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There are over 300 companies a year choosing Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as their exit strategy. There are a number of factors which appeal to seller, including 0% Capital Gains Tax, a vendor-led process and the immediacy. But what is it like to run an EOT? Our Chairman, Kevin Uphill, examined life inside an Employee&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<title>Art of Business Valuations &#038; Preparing for Sale</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/art-of-business-valuations-preparing-for-sale/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Understanding the technicalities of business valuations is of paramount importance for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Valuations also offer valuable insights into a business’s financial health and possible sale preparation. Listen to our informative session featuring Kevin Uphill and Tim Hardman of Avondale Corporate. Together, they explore diverse approaches to company valuations and address queries.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Understanding the technicalities of business valuations is of paramount importance for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Valuations also offer valuable insights into a business’s financial health and possible sale preparation. Listen ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Understanding the technicalities of business valuations is of paramount importance for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Valuations also offer valuable insights into a business’s financial health and possible sale preparation. Listen to our informative session featuring Kevin Uphill and Tim Hardman of Avondale Corporate. Together, they explore diverse approaches to company valuations and address queries.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Understanding the technicalities of business valuations is of paramount importance for investors, entrepreneurs, and business professionals. Valuations also offer valuable insights into a business’s financial health and possible sale preparation. Listen to our informative session featuring Kevin Uphill and Tim Hardman of Avondale Corporate. Together, they explore diverse approaches to company valuations and address queries.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Art of Business Valuations &#038; Preparing for Sale</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>Cost Reduction; Keeping Profits &#038; Running a Lean Business</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/cost-reduction-keeping-profits-running-a-lean-business/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[With recession looming, companies are seeing their costs increasing and margins being squeezed. In today’s podcast Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale, is joined by Simon Dodson of Expense Reduction Analyst, leading cost optimisation consultants, to discuss how to keep profits in the business through cost reduction and how to run a lean business model through&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[With recession looming, companies are seeing their costs increasing and margins being squeezed. In today’s podcast Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale, is joined by Simon Dodson of Expense Reduction Analyst, leading cost optimisation consultants, to discu]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[With recession looming, companies are seeing their costs increasing and margins being squeezed. In today’s podcast Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale, is joined by Simon Dodson of Expense Reduction Analyst, leading cost optimisation consultants, to discuss how to keep profits in the business through cost reduction and how to run a lean business model through&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With recession looming, companies are seeing their costs increasing and margins being squeezed. In today’s podcast Kevin Uphill, Chairman of Avondale, is joined by Simon Dodson of Expense Reduction Analyst, leading cost optimisation consultants, to discuss how to keep profits in the business through cost reduction and how to run a lean business model through&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Growing Importance of Environmental &#038; Social Governance</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/the-growing-importance-of-ethical-social-governance/</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:25:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Environmental &#38; Social Governance (ESG) has been undoubtably moving centre stage for businesses, driven by its significance as well as legislation. We are increasingly seeing ESG crop up on board agendas and throughout due diligence, as well as starting to play a crucial part in growing sales, managing costs and increasing productivity via the need&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Environmental &#38; Social Governance (ESG) has been undoubtably moving centre stage for businesses, driven by its significance as well as legislation. We are increasingly seeing ESG crop up on board agendas and throughout due diligence, as well as start]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Environmental &#38; Social Governance (ESG) has been undoubtably moving centre stage for businesses, driven by its significance as well as legislation. We are increasingly seeing ESG crop up on board agendas and throughout due diligence, as well as starting to play a crucial part in growing sales, managing costs and increasing productivity via the need&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Environmental &#38; Social Governance (ESG) has been undoubtably moving centre stage for businesses, driven by its significance as well as legislation. We are increasingly seeing ESG crop up on board agendas and throughout due diligence, as well as starting to play a crucial part in growing sales, managing costs and increasing productivity via the need&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>27:02</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Acquisitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/acquisitions-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:28:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Acquisitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When successfully completed, an acquisition can have a dramatic effect on the business; delivering a significant increase in profit that would have taken many years of organic growth to perhaps achieve, with all the added uncertainties that are all too natural in the business world. Additional potential&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Acquisitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When successfully completed, an acquisition can have a dramatic effect on the business; delivering a significant increase in profit that would have taken many years of organic growth to perhaps achieve, with ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Acquisitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When successfully completed, an acquisition can have a dramatic effect on the business; delivering a significant increase in profit that would have taken many years of organic growth to perhaps achieve, with all the added uncertainties that are all too natural in the business world. Additional potential&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Acquisitions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly When successfully completed, an acquisition can have a dramatic effect on the business; delivering a significant increase in profit that would have taken many years of organic growth to perhaps achieve, with all the added uncertainties that are all too natural in the business world. Additional potential&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://avondale.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/square585x585-1f66d4c5-e5e6-4291-88ad-b5d42d4a602a-4.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Shareholder Disputes and Negotiations</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/shareholder-disputes-and-negotiations-podcast/</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://avondale.co.uk/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14317</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Shareholder Disputes and Negotiations We call it shareholder fatigue. Quite simply, the owners no longer see eye to eye. Often this is driven by exhaustion and frustration; there is no common vision or there is a lack of agreement on the direction of the company. Sadly, it can also be driven by work ethic, with&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Shareholder Disputes and Negotiations We call it shareholder fatigue. Quite simply, the owners no longer see eye to eye. Often this is driven by exhaustion and frustration; there is no common vision or there is a lack of agreement on the direction of the]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Shareholder Disputes and Negotiations We call it shareholder fatigue. Quite simply, the owners no longer see eye to eye. Often this is driven by exhaustion and frustration; there is no common vision or there is a lack of agreement on the direction of the company. Sadly, it can also be driven by work ethic, with&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shareholder Disputes and Negotiations We call it shareholder fatigue. Quite simply, the owners no longer see eye to eye. Often this is driven by exhaustion and frustration; there is no common vision or there is a lack of agreement on the direction of the company. Sadly, it can also be driven by work ethic, with&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>27:11</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Financing for Growth or Acquisitions</title>
	<link>https://avondale.co.uk/podcast/financing-for-growth-or-acquisitions/</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:55:30 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://avondale.co.uk/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=14241</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Financing for Growth or Acquisitions Organic growth is hard work, more so with the headwinds of Brexit, Covid and now the Ukraine war all creating drag, and yet there is superabundant capital, be it bank finance or equity looking for good returns. But which is best? Debt, equity or a mix? Each approach should be&#8230;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Financing for Growth or Acquisitions Organic growth is hard work, more so with the headwinds of Brexit, Covid and now the Ukraine war all creating drag, and yet there is superabundant capital, be it bank finance or equity looking for good returns. But wh]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Financing for Growth or Acquisitions Organic growth is hard work, more so with the headwinds of Brexit, Covid and now the Ukraine war all creating drag, and yet there is superabundant capital, be it bank finance or equity looking for good returns. But which is best? Debt, equity or a mix? Each approach should be&#8230;]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Financing for Growth or Acquisitions Organic growth is hard work, more so with the headwinds of Brexit, Covid and now the Ukraine war all creating drag, and yet there is superabundant capital, be it bank finance or equity looking for good returns. But which is best? Debt, equity or a mix? Each approach should be&#8230;]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Financing for Growth or Acquisitions</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>38:03</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Avondale Corporate]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Financing for Growth or Acquisitions Organic growth is hard work, more so with the headwinds of Brexit, Covid and now the Ukraine war all creating drag, and yet there is superabundant capital, be it bank finance or equity looking for good returns. But which is best? Debt, equity or a mix? Each approach should be&#8230;]]></googleplay:description>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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