For many small, unquoted companies – it may be difficult to find a purchaser when a shareholder wishes to dispose of their shareholding. In this article, we look at company purchase of own shares. The company may be owned by a limited number of individuals,...
An owner may decide to dispose of a business for a number of reasons. This may include for retirement, family reasons or due to trading or cashflow issues. The timing of the exit will be important. In addition the taxation consequences will need to be considered to...
What plans do you have for leaving? The economy remains challenging and many people’s financial aspirations are still a long way off being attained. Thankfully, many have seen a measure of recovery although we are still a way off from the financial problems of...
Are you considering starting a new business, or extending your existing business interests? If so, have you thought about buying a franchise? A franchise is a method of running an enterprise with a ‘blueprint’ designed by a franchiser licensed to the...
Buying an established business provides a path that many follow to fulfil their desire to enter into business or expand existing operations. Like buying a second-hand car or house the need for care and due diligence is essential as this could represent the opportunity...
