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March 27, 2018

Are Management Buyouts Complicated?

A management buyout (MBO) is a transaction in which a company’s management team purchases the assets and operations of the company they manage. The team generally uses their own funds, along with financing from banks or investors, to acquire the company. Are you thinking of proceeding with a management buyout? Do you understand the process […]

February 23, 2018

The Importance of a Shareholders’ Agreement

A shareholders’ agreement is a legal arrangement among a company’s shareholders that outlines how the company should be operated and details the shareholders’ rights and obligations. Do you have a shareholders’ agreement in place? Are you aware of what the benefits of a shareholders’ agreement entail? Jo Haigh, Chairman and Founder of fds, provides an […]

September 15, 2017

Understanding What Makes a Successful Boardroom

A boardroom should be an environment of enthusiasm, productivity, and diversity. If a board meeting is lacking in any of these departments, the board’s effectiveness is likely to be disrupted. Consequently, the meeting will not coax the best strategic board support, ideas, thoughts, and perspectives from its members. Board members can attend many board meetings […]

June 14, 2017

Improve Your Boardroom with a Dream Advisory Board

A boardroom can be greatly improved by the appointment of an advisory board. If you already have a formally appointed board of directors and they are overwhelmed with the workload, or perhaps simply too operational, utilising an advisory board could be just what you need to improve your company’s performance. An advisory board offers a […]

May 15, 2017

The Guide to Selling Your Business

Are you considering selling your business? The process may seem daunting, so it is important to understand what will be involved in the transaction and business exit planning. With so many exit options available, choosing the right path for you and your business can be complex. At fds, we specialise in guiding owner-managed, private, and […]

April 11, 2017

Overcoming The Fear of Business Finance

If you want to start a business or become part of an existing business’s senior team, then understanding business finance is a must. However, this can be a terrifying prospect for many businesspeople, novice or otherwise. Importance of Financial Education for Business Owners Funders (banks, private equity managers, etc.), accountants, and other financial professionals have […]