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October 23, 2024

The Importance of Professional Development in the Workplace

Director-level training and a general upskilling of the team can often be overlooked or considered a risk, especially if those key employees were to leave with their newly acquired skills. However, to ensure business growth, continuity, and employee progression, it is essential in the workplace. So, the question may be, is it worth investing in […]

July 8, 2024

Steps to Prepare a Business for Sale

The steps to prepare a business for sale may seem overwhelming at first, as selling your business can require a lot of resilience, patience, and initiative, not to mention an enormous amount of research. Before negotiations with a prospective buyer begin and the transaction is complete, hours are spent preparing your business for sale. The […]

August 30, 2023

Exploring Exit Options: Should I Sell My Business?

When considering exit options, business owners should take time away from the business to recharge and gain a fresh perspective on the position of their company. It is not uncommon for an owner-manager to return from vacation with a different outlook on their business and contemplate the idea of selling their company or at least […]

June 21, 2023

Business Exit Planning – An Introduction to a Feasibility Study

A feasibility study is a great place to start for business owners who are unsure of the best path they can take in regards to their business exit. With several exit routes and succession planning options available, it’s not unusual for business owners to feel overwhelmed by the question of whether the route they are […]

June 21, 2023

Evaluating Exit Options Through Feasibility Studies

Succession planning doesn’t have to be as cut-throat and relentless as the hit TV show made it out to be, but understanding your exit options and ensuring that your chosen route will deliver exactly what you hope to achieve can be a daunting process. A feasibility study can clearly outline the pros and cons, resulting […]

March 8, 2023

International Women’s Day – Embrace Equity

By Sam Bland. The 2023 International Women’s Day theme is #EmbraceEquity. This theme perfectly encapsulates the necessary action that the world needs to take regarding the conversation of fairness in a world that is stacked against certain demographics, with particular attention to women. Women empowerment is key in both personal and professional spheres to create […]