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The Consolidator’s Playbook: Why 2026 is Seeing a Surge in UK SME Acquisitions
By Exit Strategy & Solutions April 27, 2026
Why "Buy-and-Build" Platforms are Targeting the £1m–£40m SME Market and What it Means for Your Exit Value
How accountants, solicitors and CF advisers can help their clients arrive at the deal table ready —
By Exit Strategy & Solutions April 13, 2026
How accountants, solicitors and CF advisers can help their clients arrive at the deal table ready — and why it matters more than most realise
Beyond the EBITDA Multiple: Capturing Strategic Value in the 2026 Manufacturing Market
By Exit Strategy & Solutions March 19, 2026
Beyond the EBITDA Multiple: Capturing Strategic Value in the 2026 Manufacturing Market
Navigating a successful business exit
By Exit Strategy & Solutions February 27, 2026
The 3‑5 Year Exit Blueprint: Add 20‑50% to Your Valuation with Early Preparation
How owners of mid‑scale hospitality venues can balance valuation, landlord risk and community impact
By Exit Strategy & Solutions January 22, 2026
How owners of mid‑scale hospitality venues can balance valuation, landlord risk and community impact in a calm, controlled sale.
A pragmatic guide for UK business owners weighing value, control and legacy
By Exit Strategy & Solutions January 13, 2026
A pragmatic guide for UK business owners weighing value, control and legacy
The Sale-Ready Business: A Sector-by-Sector Guide to Exit Preparation in 2026
By Exit Strategy & Solutions January 5, 2026
Preparing a business for sale well in advance is critical and can increase valuations considerably
The Omnichannel Imperative: Why Pure-Play E‑commerce Valuations Are Diverging in 2025
By Exit Strategy & Solutions December 11, 2025
How UK e‑commerce and digital retail businesses can command premium multiples in a bifurcating market
From Fragmentation to Consolidation – The  Hidden Profit in Operational Pressure Sectors
By Exit Strategy & Solutions December 2, 2025
“Why rising operational costs can increase, not destroy, your exit value”
The DTC Premium and the April 2026 Tax Clock
By Exit Strategy & Solutions November 28, 2025
How UK Ecommerce Owners can Secure Premium Multiples before the April 2026 Tax Rise
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