Finance and business strategy

Whether you want to raise finance, join forces with someone else, buy or sell a business, you need to have a clear strategy and the right advice.

Investment, bank loans and other forms of funding can help successful businesses grow. Identifying the right financing for your business.

Floating your company’s shares on a stock market can allow a company to raise additional equity finance or provide an exit for existing investors.

Buying a business can be a great opportunity to strengthen your market position, diversify into new markets and accelerate growth.

Mergers, joint ventures and other collaborations can be powerful elements of a business strategy, but also raise important legal issues.

If your business cannot pay its debts, it is insolvent. Taking action helps minimise the risk of insolvency and the consequences for those involved.

It's a common misconception that to become a plc you have to float your company on the Stock Exchange. Discover how you can become a PLC too.

Floating your company can help you raise business finance or realise the value in your business. Read our guide to floating your company on one of the UK stock markets.

If your company has debts it can't pay, it's insolvent. By understanding your options, you can take steps to improve the situation. Read our guide.

The worth of a business is based on how much profit a buyer can make from it, and the potential risks. Read our guide to valuing your business.

Frequently asked questions about insolvency, including how you can reduce the risks and what to do if you or your business becomes insolvent

Different ways two or more businesses can work together, and the most important legal and other issues that need to be addressed.

Sourcing venture capital, negotiating a deal and deciding on shareholder rights and management input. What to do if things go wrong.

All businesses must comply with competition law and there can be serious consequences for businesses and individuals, who don't follow the rules.