Archive for August 2025

External capital can accelerate product development, hiring, international expansion, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). It can also help you professionalise reporting and governance, supporting sustainable growth. The trade-off is dilution and a closer relationship with investors who will expect evidence-based plans, transparent financials and measurable milestones. Before you start any process, be clear about: what…

Selling or passing on your business is one of the biggest financial events you will ever face. The decision to step away from a company you have built carries significant cash, tax and lifestyle consequences. With the right groundwork, you can structure the deal to meet your goals, move funds into vehicles that match your…

Inflation may have retreated from the double-digit heights of 2022, but at 3.4% on the CPI measure for May 2025 it still erodes the real value of every pound you hold. Put another way, if prices keep rising at the current pace, an item that costs £1,000 today will set you back about £1,034 this…