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Reasons why Mid-Market Mergers and Acquisitions can fail and how to avoid them
Based on the latest research of mid-market business owner succession events such as mergers and acquisitions – two key negative outcomes sit at the...

Mid-Market Businesses stuck in the middle with lack of specialised support
“Clowns to the left of me Jokers to the right Here I am – Stuck in the middle with you” –...

Long-Term Incentive Plans: the traps
A Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) is a vital part of most mid-market business remuneration strategy – a plan that is focused...

Preparing to Sell a Mid-market Business
Selling a mid-market business (a business with a turnover of between $5 million and $100 million) is a complicated project and in our 10...

Key priorities for Family Business Owners
Study shows an increased focus on legacy, asset protection and succession. Recent survey data from the Deloitte Private Company 2020 report highlights a substantial...

The Ownership Effect Inquiry: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?
A recent study provides evidence to support the social and economic benefits of Employee Ownership. A literature review published by CASS Business School, University of...

Culture eats Strategy for Breakfast
There is an old saying in business that “culture eats strategy for breakfast”. This means that without a healthy vibrant culture in which employees...

The Psychology of Employee Ownership – why does it work?
As long ago as 1991, researchers have suggested that employee ownership could induce a sense of psychological ownership; influencing employee behaviours and attitudes.

Business Valuation methods – EBITDA or NOPAT?
EBITDA or NOPAT? And why does it matter? A lot of clients ask about valuation methods and the underlying metric we use to value...

Is your business your retirement plan?
According to recent research by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), Money Management and Investment Magazine, being self-employed is good for you,...