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May 20, 2024 | 
insidermedia.com | Michael Pay
Co-owner and Director of EMC Corporate Finance, EMC Corporate Finance South East Michael Pay, Co-owner and Director of EMC Corporate Finance, discusses the importance of understanding EBITDA, and its variations, when valuing your business. Whatever the person “in the pub” might say, the majority of business valuations start from what the underlying EBITDA (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) is. Buyer’s then apply a multiple that reflects growth, risk, strategy and a...
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May 17, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Maarten Hoffmann |Paul Bates |Michael Pay |Joseph Bradfield
A cosmetic surgery chain has sparked a backlash after suing customers who left bad reviews online.
Signature Clinics, one of the largest cosmetic surgery chains in the UK, has come under fire after threatening to silence critics and disgruntled former patients. Kate Kronenbach was being sued for up to £10,000 after being left disappointed with her arm-lift surgery in April 2022, and posting a negative review on Trustpilot about it in May 2023.
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May 15, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Helen Bell |Pam Loch |Michael Pay
Situated in Guildford, the Research Park, which is owned and managed by the University of Surrey, is home to over 200 science and technology enterprises, ranging from established leaders to emerging start-ups.
Over the course of the year, the tenants of the Park made substantial contributions to both the local Surrey economy and the broader UK economic landscape.
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May 15, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Helen Bell |Pam Loch |Michael Pay
New legislation regarding recovering costs in a civil dispute has been recently introduced. Where the government has sought to simplify, it may have inadvertently confused the issue. By Helen Bell, Head of Litigation & Dispute Resolution at Mayo Wynne Baxter
It was not that long ago that a solicitor could confidently advise their client that if they succeed in their case, the court will order the losing party to pay their costs.
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May 15, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Pam Loch |Michael Pay |Adrian Alexander |Joseph Bradfield
There’s plenty that can go wrong in a workplace. From colleague clashes, to health and safety hazards, right the way through to economic emergencies. However, the issue we come across most regularly is untrained, under-performing and, frankly, unnerved‘Accidental Managers’.
Poor people management can lead to reduced retention, poor performance and conflicts, complaints and claims.
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May 15, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Adrian Alexander |Pam Loch |Michael Pay |Joseph Bradfield
At the start of a new year, it’s a natural time for business owners across the South East to reflect on how far their companies have come in the past 12 months and to consider their ambitions for the future. It’s an opportunity to take a holistic view of plans and to think about a strategy that will ultimately get them where they want to be.
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May 15, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Michael Pay |Pam Loch |Adrian Alexander |Joseph Bradfield
EMC ended 2023 with another completion - the sale of Falanx Cyber Security to Wavenet, concluding, not only a great year, but also our 35th year serving the business community across the region. As we look forward to this year, the landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK appears poised for opportunities.
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May 2, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Michael Pay |Paul Bates |Caty Jacques |Sebastian Briggs
The process of selling a company is a complex and multi-faceted endeavour that requires meticulous planning and execution. One critical phase in this journey is the due diligence process, during which potential buyers scrutinise every aspect of the business. To ensure that the value built over the years is retained during a company sale, strategic considerations and proactive measures must be taken during due diligence.
What is “due diligence”?
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May 2, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Pam Loch |Grant Parker |Michael Pay |Maarten Hoffman
The dynamics of the employer-employee relationship have undergone a significant transformation in recent years, marked by a shift in employees increasingly calling the shots. The recent firing and re-hiring of Sam Altman, the Chief Executive of OpenAI, drew extensive media attention in November 2023, when employees threatened to leave in response to his departure.
This highlighted the growing power of employees in influencing corporate decision-making.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
platinummediagroup.co.uk | Michael Pay |Jonathan Grant |Nadia Cowdrey |Nigel Lambe
As we stand on the brink of a new year, many entrepreneurs find themselves at a crossroads, pondering the future of their businesses. While the decision to part ways with a venture you’ve poured your heart and soul into is never an easy one, the dawning of 2024 might just be the perfect moment to consider selling your business.
In this article, we explore the compelling reasons why seizing this opportunity could be the key to unlocking new horizons in both your professional and personal life.
