Could a merger be your next step?
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Business Essentials
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If merging with another business is part of your succession plan, there’s a lot to consider and you need to plan carefully. Where do you start, what are the risks and how do you find a perfect partner?
Mergers can provide a great solution for business owners looking at the next step for themselves personally and for the business they’ll eventually leave to others. But Nick Miller of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers has some wise advice about the process. Give yourself plenty of time, be aware of the risks - because there are plenty - and prepare, prepare, prepare.
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