Published in Stories And Insights From Successful Exits by Luke Rebbettes on 12 June 2025
Watertrain and Neil Davies (Interviewed and Written by David Oliver) Selling his business successfully in 2022 Neil Davies was able to start a long anticipated planned retirement, in the knowledge that he was financially secure for the long haul. But it all started nearly two decades earlier with an unexpected knock on the door. The […]
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Published in Insights by Luke Rebbettes on 4 June 2025
Selling a business is often one of the most significant decisions a founder or owner will ever make. One of the pivotal moments in this process is the first meeting with a potential acquirer – a critical stage that can set the tone for the rest of the negotiation. Whether you’re meeting a trade […]
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Published in Uncategorized by Luke Rebbettes on 22 April 2025
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are facing an undeniable reality—operational costs are rising, tariffs can only add to the challenge, and the pressure is mounting. Bank of England commentary is playing down recovery and for most business owners the reasons are obvious. From increased energy prices and supply chain disruptions to higher […]
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Published in David Oliver - The Business Owners Digest by Luke Rebbettes on 24 May 2025
Let’s be brutally honest from the outset. Buyers want a return on investment, they want to see any acquisition give them future growth and future opportunity, and they want to remove risk! When it comes to buying an SME, the appeal is clear: The founders typically began their business because of a passion or a […]
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Published in David Oliver - The Business Owners Digest by Luke Rebbettes on 24 March 2025
During 2020 Entrepreneurs relief was renamed Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR). However, many business owners still refer to the provision by that name and for that reason may not be aware of the significant changes announced by Rachel Reeves in October 2024 The current 10% rate formerly applied to Entrepreneurs Relief and also to […]
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