As a small business or start-up, the prospect of undergoing a merger or acquisition can be daunting. However, this need not be the case and it can, in fact, bring positive results to your company.
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How to Navigate M&As as a Small Business or Start-up
Underground Vision Client Testimonial {video}
The Biggest M&A Deals of 2016 So Far
Benchmark International - The Northern Powerhouse
Benchmark International enjoyed a highly successful year in 2015, completing record numbers of deals across each of its UK and overseas offices.
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Benchmark International Advises on the Sale of Stevenson Grantech Limited to Trend Technologies
Benchmark International has advised on the successful sale of Stevenson Grantech Limited to Trend Technologies.
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Benchmark International Advises on 1st Class Holidays Deal
Benchmark International is pleased to announce a £2.5 million deal between Manchester-based 1st Class Holidays, a leading provider of tailor-made luxury holidays, and PHD Private Equity.
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Not-for-profit organisation, The Instructus Group acquires The Springboard Consultancy Limited
Benchmark International has advised on the successful sale of The Springboard Consultancy Limited to not-for-profit organisation, The Instructus Group.
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G.B. Access Limited Acquired by Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited (A-Plant)
International M&A expert, Benchmark International, has successfully assisted with the sale of G.B. Access Limited (G.B. Access) to Ashtead Plant Hire Company Limited (A-Plant).
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Blood is Thicker than Water: Exiting Family Business
According to PwC’s latest Global Family Business Survey, only 16% of the 2,378 businesses interviewed had a documented succession plan in place. It is particularly important for those involved in a family business to consider an exit strategy at the earliest possible stage, especially as the Business Families Foundation reports that only 13% of family businesses make it to the third generation.
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Safety & Technical Hydraulics Limited acquired by ATR Group
Benchmark International has advised on the successful sale of Safety & Technical Hydraulics Limited (Safety & Technical) to ATR Group (ATR) for an undisclosed sum.
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UK Budget July 2015: What this means for your business
"The British economy I report on today is fundamentally stronger than it was five years ago. We're growing faster than any other major advanced economy. Our businesses have created two million more jobs" – these were the words from Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, as he gave the first Conservative Budget since May’s General Election victory.
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Top tips for preparing to sell your IT business
Oculus, the virtual subsidiary of Facebook, has purchased British firm Surreal Vision as part of a drive to acquire virtual reality-focused businesses. The team at Surreal Vision is said to be moving to Washington to work at the Oculus lab. So how do small IT businesses get on the radar of the bigger companies if their owners have acquisition on their mind? Here are some top tips for you if you are considering selling your IT business and want to ensure that you attract the best buyers.
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Building your business and getting the most out of deal values
It was Steve Jobs of Apple who once said: "Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it."
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