27 May 2025
'Rules of thumb' for valuing a business
When it comes to valuing businesses – listed or private – you will often hear people refer to ‘rules of thumb’. Some will say the...
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01 April 2025
What determines Business Maintainable Earnings and how to calculate them
Business Maintainable Earnings (BME) is a key concept the market will consider when determining the...
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Why invest in a 'brand identity'?
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