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Discover how the cost of debt impacts business valuations. Learn how debt-to-equity ratios and the trade-off theory of capital structure can affect profitability, WACC, and perceived business risk.

Business Insights

The business insights section covers a wide range of business topics to help business owners make informed decisions and have a greater understanding on a wide range of business related topics, giving them a deeper insight into issues and situations related to their particular business.

With looming CGT hikes and the possible scrapping of BADR, Hilton Smythe explores what the Autumn Budget may mean for business owners looking to sell.

With the Bank of England’s rate cuts and greater post-election clarity, H2 2024 and H1 2025 are shaping up to be more favourable for business exits, with H1 2024 already showing a modest increase in average EBITDA multiples across industrie

From effective working-capital management through to fostering operational flexibility, Hilton Smythe explores how to build financial resilience and prepare your business to weather the next crisis.

M&A is a high-stakes game, and the landscape is littered with failures. In this article, Hilton Smythe explores the secrets behind successful deals – from narrowing in on “scope” targets through to due diligence on steroids.

Discover why savvy SMEs are planning their exit well ahead of time. From maximising value and managing risk to avoiding hefty tax bills, we break down the art of a winning business exit strategy.

Discover innovative working capital solutions to fuel your SME’s growth in 2024, including invoice finance, revolving credit facilities, merchant cash advances and asset-based lending.