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What to Know Before Raising Debt: A Practical Guide for Business Owners

Gavin Harrison outlines the key steps business owners should take before going to market to raise debt.

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How to Find the Right Lending Partner: An Advisor’s Guide

Gavin Harrison shares expert insights on how business owners can find the right debt raising lending partner to support long-term growth.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: What does the future hold?

In this final part of Roger Esler’s deep dive into EOTs, he sheds light on the future of EOTs and current market trends, before concluding whether an EOT is right for you.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: What are the alternatives?

Building on part one, Roger Esler explores different exit strategies that business owners might find more suitable for their needs, and he outlines ways to enhance EOT structures.

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Employee Ownership Trusts: A Silver Bullet or a Shot in the Foot?

Roger Esler explores the myths and realities behind EOTs explaining how they may not be the right exit strategy for your business.

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Four ways to boost the value of your business in the run-up to a sale

Gregg Pendlington, of the Dow Schofield Watts Corporate Finance Team, explains some tried and tested ways for owners to achieve maximum value.

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Funding confidence hides underuse of alternative tools

Lower mid-market businesses remain highly confident in their ability to secure funding for growth, according to new research from Dow Schofield Watts.

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M&A gains momentum as businesses seek growth through strategic acquisitions

UK mid-market M&A trends are gaining momentum as businesses seek growth through strategic acquisitions.

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Spring Statement 2025: what it means for UK businesses

The Chancellor’s Spring Statement has been delivered during an ongoing period of economic uncertainty, with businesses seeking clarity on the Government’s long-term plans for growth, investment, and taxation.

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Autumn Budget 2024: The impact on M&A activity

Dow Schofield Watts’ Corporate Finance teams saw exceptionally strong levels of M&A activity in October, as businesses rushed to complete outstanding deals ahead of the Autumn Budget at the end of the month.

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Autumn Budget 2024: Tax implications and insights

The Autumn Budget 2024 introduces sweeping tax increases and significant policy adjustments, sparking concern among business owners, investors, and family enterprises.

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Autumn Budget 2024: A business perspective from Dow Schofield Watts

The Budget brings a mix of tax hikes, policy shifts, and investment promises, with the intent to stabilise the nation’s finances amid an unpredictable economic climate.

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R&D Tax Relief Reform: Are you ready for the new rules affecting your business?

With significant reforms in the R&D tax relief landscape, companies and their advisors must stay informed to avoid costly mistakes.

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Buying a business in Australia – advice from a market insider

Australia is one of the top target countries for UK companies expanding overseas. In this guest feature, Peter Hill, Managing Director of Aequo Partners in Sydney and a member of Pandea Global M&A network, offers some advice for buyers.

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Synergies in M&A: Maximising your business value

As an SME owner, understanding the potential value synergies from acquisitions can bring your business is crucial.

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Public-private partnerships are back – but we can do it better this time

Despite the high-profile problems with PFI, Ellen Little says new partnership models could be a way to deliver badly needed infrastructure and growth.

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A new landscape for R&D tax relief

The landscape for R&D tax relief has entered a new phase following a series of reforms designed to streamline the system and enhance compliance.

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The challenges facing Welsh fintech – and the opportunity ahead

Cardiff could become a magnet for innovative businesses, says Koo Aseeley, Partner at Dow Schofield Watt’s Corporate Finance team in South Wales.

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