When you decide to sell your business, understanding its true financial value becomes essential. One key figure that often comes up in this process is EBITA. But what exactly is EBITA, and why should you pay close attention to it before putting your business on the market? This post will explain EBITA in clear terms, show why it matters, and help you use it to get the best possible outcome when selling your business. Financial report displaying EBITA figures on a laptop screen What Is EBITA?...

When your business starts growing, the day-to-day operations can quickly become overwhelming. You might find yourself wishing for an experienced executive to help steer the ship, but hiring a full-time Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Integrator can be costly and sometimes unnecessary. That’s where a fractional COO comes in. But how much does it really cost to hire one in the UK? And is it worth the investment? Let’s dive into the fractional COO cost analysis to help you understand the...

I see it all the time. Entrepreneurs working 60+ hour weeks, drowning in tasks, convinced they're the only ones who can do the work. They wear exhaustion like a badge of honour. But here's what I've learned after years of working with founders: being busy doesn't mean you're building anything valuable. The average worker is productive for less than three hours each day ( research shows it's closer to two hours and 53 minutes ) in an eight-hour workday. The rest? Motion disguised as progress....