Resources

Successfully scaling a business demands a decisive change in focus regarding leadership, team building, and board governance. The journey requires founders to replace hands-on operational work with strategic leadership that enables true growth. This framework is drawn from insights shared at a recent Exited Entrepreneur Roundtable breakfast, hosted in partnership with Sheffield Haworth , where plural chair and former CEO, Duncan McIntyre, offered a direct, no-nonsense guide t

Successfully exiting a business isn't a sudden event; it's the culmination of processes you put in place from day one. Our recent panel, "Investment to Exit: What Moves The Dial For Investors & Acquirers," brought together perspectives from a serial acquirer (Sage), a VC/PE fund (Foresight), and an exit strategist (The Grafter). Here are the key things founders need to get right to make their business attractive to both investors and acquirers. 1. Don't Build Two Systems: Get

As your company scales rapidly, the stakes around every hire shift from simply finding a good 'fit' to managing significant legal and operational risk. With capital at play and an expanding headcount, establishing a robust, objective hiring framework is critical for compliance and future funding due diligence. Sarah Armstrong, Senior HR Consultant at Lewis Silkin, shares essential, foundational guidance on how to formalise your recruitment process. These practices are crucial

The Autumn Budget is almost upon us. Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver it on 26 November, and businesses are keen to understand what might be on the table. To help make sense of the potential implications, Rashesh Joshi from Alexander Rosse has explored what could be addressed in the Budget and highlighted the areas most relevant for businesses. Read Rashesh’s insights below. Extract from Alexander Rosse: Autumn Budget 2025 - What Might Be Coming for Businesses? “We will

Top tips on how to use your option pool to recruit, retain and motivate your staff. Why should we be thinking about share incentives? Motivating key staff to stay and grow your business should be central to your strategy, whatever your long-term goals – and that’s where longer-term share-related incentives play a key role. If you’re thinking ahead to exit, it will also be essential for any buyer to see a clear and effective share-linked incentive program in place for the righ

The transformation from startup founder to scaleup CEO represents one of the most challenging yet crucial developments in an...

In recent months, headlines have raised questions about the future of scaleup funding in the UK. But behind the noise, one fact remains:...

Sales cycles are taking longer than ever, posing challenges for vendors and buyers alike. Economic uncertainty, heightened scrutiny of...

As a founder, we know you are wearing many hats to keep the wheels turning in your business. Throw a fundraise into the mix, however, and...

VC funding is a sought-after milestone for many founders. Unlike earlier stage investors such as angel investors, VCs require higher...

Many founders of scaleups share one thing in common and that is that they know they won’t be able to build a great business without...