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I'm the founder of Exitable.io which helps business owners build companies that run without them, so they can scale, sell or step back. I also built McGideon.com and WhatWePay. All bootstrapped without funding and run remotely.

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30 SepThe tax you're charging your own businessNewsletter
23 SepThe expensive poundNewsletter
16 SepThe exit everyone wanted has gone quietNewsletter
9 SepThe 8,335 clubNewsletter
2 SepYour accountant did their job. That's the problem.Newsletter
26 AugThe 3 numbers that can grow your revenue by 700%Newsletter
19 AugThe perfect exit without being forced to sellNewsletter
12 AugThe "Gone Tomorrow" testNewsletter
5 AugYour next acquisition is already going wrongNewsletter
29 JulYour revenue went up. Your valuation probably didn't.Newsletter
22 JulHow to fix your sales pipelineNewsletter
15 JulThe most dangerous place in business isn't bankruptcyNewsletter
8 JulA convenient excuse costing you millionsNewsletter
1 JulThe margin hiding in your systemsNewsletter
24 JunThe £50k test most leadership teams failNewsletter
17 JunIncrease your company's value - without growing the businessNewsletter
10 JunThe "Ferrari stuck in traffic" problemNewsletter
3 Jun8 valuation killers of your businessNewsletter
27 MayThe Wealth Tax you're paying for every "quick question"Newsletter
19 Jun 25How Many Billion Dollar Publicly Listed Companies Are In The UK, Compared To Other Countries?Article
19 Jun 25Your Reward For Overcoming Challenges As A Business Owner…Article
3 May 25So Many Business Owners Have Been Brainwashed Into Believing ThisArticle
18 Mar 25Why You Need An Exit StrategyArticle
18 Mar 25Annual Budgets Are Killing Your ProfitArticle
28 Feb 25Stop Using AI To Find Your Next HireArticle
15 Jan 25Scale Your Business Through Radical CollaborationArticle
10 Jan 25Outlook For SME M&A in 2025...Article
10 Jan 25Will Your Business Be Disrupted Before You Exit?Article
28 Nov 24The Hidden Killer That Derails ExitsArticle
8 Nov 24You'll Never Be Ready To Exit Your BusinessArticle
2 Nov 24The Essential Milestones For Exiting Your BusinessArticle
20 Oct 24Plotting Your Exit: Which Route Will You Take?Article
29 Sep 24Avoid Stumbling Into This Exit TrapArticle
16 Sep 24Should You Stay On After Selling Your Business?Article
10 Sep 24Is Your Company Valuation Wishful Thinking?Article
17 Aug 24Is Your Exit Clock Counting Down?Article
3 Aug 24Exiting Your Business Will Get Personal...Article
30 Jul 24Fix Your Business Before You Scale To An ExitArticle
19 Jul 24Is Your Exit Plan A Total Fantasy?Article
9 Jul 24Why Are Business Investors Looking Elsewhere?Article
8 Jul 24Why Everything You Do Should Move You Closer To ExitArticle
27 Jun 24Is Your Customer Acquisition Cost Sabotaging Your Exit Valuation?Article
20 Jun 24Don't Let A Slump In Performance Sink Your ValuationArticle
15 Jun 244 Essentials To Scale Your Business And ExitArticle
11 Jun 24Crank Up Your Valuation In 6 MonthsArticle
11 Jun 24Have You Finally Maxed Out Your Business Valuation?Article
11 Jun 24What's Your Business Really Worth?Article
23 May 243 Steps To Unleash Unstoppable Growth (The Important Ones Anyway)...Article
16 May 24Eureka Moments Driving Exponential GrowthArticle
16 May 24Supercharging Growth Through PartnershipsArticle
13 May 24AI Fatigue Will Be The Death Of You...Article
13 May 24What Most Business Owners Miss When Valuing Their BusinessArticle
23 Apr 24What To Avoid With Management BuyoutsArticle
21 Apr 24Why A Growth Mindset Beats Hustle CultureArticle
21 Apr 243 Growth Killers That Will Tank Your ValuationArticle
21 Apr 24An Exit Strategy Doesn't Mean You're Selling...Article
10 Apr 243 Mindset Shifts To Scale And Exit Your BusinessArticle
19 Mar 245 Traits That Founders Need In The 2020sArticle
19 Mar 24The Road To A Successful Exit Is Paved EarlyArticle
19 Mar 24How To Beat Business Owner Fatigue…Article
6 Mar 24What's Happening To Hybrid Work?Article
6 Mar 24What To Consider Before Exiting Your Business...Article
17 Feb 24Scaling To An Exit - It's Not Just About Getting InvestmentArticle
9 Feb 24Building A Business To Sell: 6 Ways To Get It Right From The StartArticle
8 Feb 24Should You Target A Trade Sale Or Private Equity Exit?Article
8 Feb 24How To Increase The Value Of Your BusinessArticle
8 Feb 24Where Business Owners Go Wrong With ExitsArticle
6 Feb 24Time To Rethink The 2 Pizza RuleArticle
29 Jan 24The Dos and Don'ts When Partnering To Scale Your BusinessArticle
29 Jan 24Use Hidden Leverage Points In Your BusinessArticle
23 Jan 24Why SaaS Businesses Will Reign Supreme In 2024Article
23 Jan 24A Full Or Partial Exit? That Is The Question...Article
11 Jan 243 Steps To Accelerate Growth Before You ExitArticle
11 Jan 24Valuation 101: Increasing Your Business ValueArticle
11 Jan 24Rapid Expansion Through Growth HackingArticle
11 Jan 24The Power Of Leverage In 2024 To Scale And ExitArticle
11 Jan 24Maximise Your Business Valuation In 2024Article
28 Dec 23Questions For Business Owners Exiting In 2024-5Article
17 Dec 233 Tips For Unstoppable Sales MomentumArticle
7 Dec 23The Blind Spots Blocking Your Growth PotentialArticle
7 Dec 23The Overlooked Risks Of Acquiring Another BusinessArticle
7 Dec 23Scaling To An Exit Before It's Too Late...Article
3 Dec 23How To Overcome These 4 Big Challenges To Scale Your BusinessArticle
29 Nov 23What Delivers Next Level Growth?Article
29 Nov 234 Common Acquisition Myths BustedArticle
23 Nov 23EXIT 101: A Practical Guide for Ambitious Business OwnersArticle
22 Nov 23Rethink Your Business Model To Unlock GrowthArticle
16 Nov 23Taking Your Company Public - Is It Worth It?Article
16 Nov 23What Buyers Want To See In Your BusinessArticle
14 Nov 23Have You Optimised Your Revenue And Margins?Article
12 Nov 23Creating Maximum Profit Momentum Before You ExitArticle
12 Nov 23Why Unit Economics Is Everything When Scaling Your BusinessArticle
12 Nov 23What's The Ideal Route To Exit Your Business?Article
12 Nov 23What To Avoid When Scaling To An ExitArticle
30 Oct 23The Biggest Warning Signs You're Not Ready To Scale UpArticle
30 Oct 23Less Haste, More Speed: The Paradox Of Slowing It DownArticle
30 Oct 23Why You Should Partner With A Competitor Instead Of Fighting ThemArticle
18 Oct 23Are You Falling Victim To The Value Gap?Article
18 Oct 23Scale And Exit Your Business With A Beginner's MindsetArticle
17 Oct 23Corner The Market: Dominating Your NicheArticle
12 Oct 23Do You Own A Scalable Business?Article
10 Oct 23Weathering The Storm: Building Resilience For SMEsArticle
7 Oct 23Towards An Exit: Identifying The Right Investment Partners For Your BusinessArticle
7 Oct 23Avoid The Growing Pains Of Constant ExpansionArticle
3 Oct 23The Law Of Diminishing Returns: When Small Is More Sustainable For SMEsArticle
1 Oct 23Business Owners: What's Missing From Your Exit Strategy?Article
26 Sep 23Is Your Business Ready For The Next Recession?Article
25 Sep 23When Is The Perfect Time To Exit Your Business?Article
24 Sep 23The Drawbacks Of SPACs As Your Exit StrategyArticle
24 Sep 23The Importance Of Value Creation Before An ExitArticle
24 Sep 23The Dangers Of DIY Exits For Business OwnersArticle
18 Sep 23Finding The Right External Partners For Exiting Your BusinessArticle
18 Sep 2310 Crucial Questions To Answer Before Selling Your BusinessArticle
18 Sep 23Mastering The Art Of Pricing Your Business For Maximum ValueArticle
10 Sep 23Get The Most Out Of Working With Minority InvestorsArticle
10 Sep 23Managing The Aftermath Of Your Exit...Article
10 Sep 23Selling Your Business - What's In It For The Buyer?Article
31 Aug 23Is Being Acquihired the Future for Exiting Business Owners?Article
31 Aug 23Avoid Drifting If You're Thinking About An ExitArticle
29 Aug 23Busting A Few Myths About Owner-Founder ExitsArticle
29 Aug 23Using Strategic Acquisitions To Accelerate SME GrowthArticle
21 Aug 237 Signs It's Time To Think About Your Exit...Article
6 Aug 23Are You Too Closely Tied To Your Business?Article
6 Aug 23Don't Be Relying On Theoretical Valuations For Your Exit Strategy...Article
6 Aug 23Exiting From A Family-Owned Business...Article
6 Aug 23What Makes A Business Irresistible To Buyers And Investors?Article
5 Jul 23Decoding The Future of Content Marketing And The AI Explosion...Article
4 Jul 23Locking Down Your Intellectual Property Before An ExitArticle
3 Jul 23Can Industry Consolidation Benefit Your Exit Plan?Article
3 Jul 23Find The Right Partnership To Exit Your BusinessArticle
3 Jul 23Achieving A Successful Exit With The 4 Hour Work WeekArticle
3 Jul 23The Pros And Cons Of A Trade Sale As Your ExitArticle
3 Jul 23What Are The Most Overlooked Constraints To A Successful Exit?Article
16 Jun 23The Benefits of Partnering With Minority InvestorsArticle
16 Jun 23Partners With Skin In The Game: How To Maximise Your Business Exit ValueArticle
16 Jun 23How ESG Can Boost Your Business Value Before An ExitArticle
16 Jun 23Don't Rush To Exit Your BusinessArticle
30 May 23The 8 Biggest Threats To Established BusinessesArticle
27 May 23Minority Investors Vs Business Brokers: What's Best For Your Exit Strategy?Article
23 May 23Getting To Grips With A Business TurnaroundArticle
21 May 23The Million Dollar Question: When Should A Business Owner Exit?Article
17 May 23Steering Clear of Financial Distress: 5 Challenges For UK SMEsArticle
16 May 23How SaaS Pricing Models Continue To Evolve...Article
15 May 23Not Having An Exit Plan Can Spell DisasterArticle
15 May 23The Most Common Financial Red Flags When It Comes To An ExitArticle
15 May 23Rethink: How Partnerships Can Fast-Track Your Exit StrategyArticle
10 May 2310 Reasons Why UK Business Owners Must Stay Ahead Of The CurveArticle
9 May 23What's The Flip Side Of Rapid Business Growth?Article
8 May 23Are You Steering Your Business Towards A Successful Exit?Article
5 May 23Is A Merger The Key To Your Growth And Exit Strategy?Article
5 May 23How To Leverage Failure Without Risking It AllArticle
4 May 23A Small Price Increase Can Make a Huge Difference to Your Profitability and ValuationArticle
2 May 23Successful V Unsuccessful Exits In BusinessArticle
1 May 23Vital Ingredients Of A Joint Venture Or Strategic PartnershipArticle
28 Apr 23Do You Own A Lifestyle Business Or A Scalable Asset?Article
27 Apr 235 Reasons Why Most Business Plans FailArticle
26 Apr 23Overcoming Business Challenges and Unlocking GrowthArticle
25 Apr 235 Tips For Bridging Your Capability Gaps Before An ExitArticle
24 Apr 23How To Screw Up A Successful Business ExitArticle
21 Apr 233 Ways Hyperautomation Can Unlock Bigger ValuationsArticle
21 Apr 23Boost Your Conversion Rates And Win More BusinessArticle
18 Apr 23A Quick Guide To Due Diligence When Exiting Your BusinessArticle
16 Apr 23Turning Business Uncertainty Into OpportunityArticle
12 Apr 23The Risks Of Not Securing Your Intellectual PropertyArticle
11 Apr 23Do Entrepreneurs Ever Really Retire?Article
7 Apr 23Effective Cost Containment Techniques For Your BusinessArticle
5 Apr 23Why Are Business Valuation Methods So Confusing?Article
5 Apr 23What's Your Exit Strategy?Article
5 Apr 23Business Owners: Ask Yourself These QuestionsArticle
5 Apr 23Why Do Most Business Turnarounds Fail?Article
5 Apr 23What Are The Benefits Of A Diverse Workforce?Article
5 Apr 23The 5 Most Under-Rated SME Strategies To Improve Customer ExperienceArticle
26 Mar 23The Basics For Business Owners Thinking About An Exit...Article
26 Mar 23Is Franchising The Right Model For Your Business?Article
26 Mar 23Is A JV Or Partnership Right For Your Business?Article
26 Mar 23Survival Of The Fittest: Warning Signs Your Business Needs A Rapid TurnaroundArticle
26 Mar 237 Key Value Drivers To Sky Rocket Your Business ExitArticle
20 Mar 23Prepare For The Unexpected: What SME Owners Need In Their Contingency PlansArticle
20 Mar 23Future-Proofing Your SME For Long-Term SuccessArticle
20 Mar 23Why Do Business Owners Delay Their Exit?Article
20 Mar 23How To Supercharge Your Pricing Strategy Without Losing CustomersArticle
20 Mar 23Freelancer Roulette: Minimising The Risks Of Hiring And OutsourcingArticle
9 Mar 236 Strategies To Overcome Risks To Business GrowthArticle
9 Mar 23What Business Owners Are Getting Wrong Since Covid...Article
9 Mar 23How To Evaluate Strategic Partnerships For Your BusinessArticle
23 Feb 236 Business Exit Mistakes That Can Set You Back YearsArticle
11 Feb 23Create a Game-Changing Unique Value Proposition (Take a Look at These Examples)Article
11 Feb 23The Basics Of Using 'Profit First' Principles In SMEsArticle
7 Feb 23Post-Exit Success Stories: UK Entrepreneurs Who Sold Their Business And Made A ComebackArticle
2 Feb 23A Simple Guide To A Successful Business Exit...Article
30 Jan 23The Anti-Bucket List Top 10 For Business...Article
30 Jan 23Going Green With Simple Digital SustainabilityArticle
30 Jan 23Unlocking Productivity For Your Remote Teams...Article
30 Jan 23Maximising SME Potential: The Power Of Business MentoringArticle
30 Jan 235 Simple Ways To Ignite Innovation In SMEsArticle
21 Jan 23Creating a Winning Business Plan: Tips and Tricks for SMEsArticle
17 Jan 235 Proven Business Growth Strategies For SMEsArticle
17 Jan 23How To Navigate A Year Of UncertaintyArticle
9 Jan 23Marketing Health Check For SMEs: Boosting Sales In 2023Article
8 Jan 23Uncovering The Benefits To SMEs Of Going PublicArticle
8 Jan 23A Few Of My Favourite Ways To Stay FocusedArticle
8 Jan 23The UK's Most Entrepreneurial Hotspots In 2023Article
8 Jan 2310 Social Media Fails Which SMEs Should AvoidArticle
1 Jan 23Top 10 New Year Resolutions (Which Don't Survive Past January)Article
29 Dec 22A Few Of The Trends Unfolding For SMEs In 2023...Article
20 Dec 22What's Behind The High Rates Of SME Business Failure?Article
15 Dec 22Applying Sports Psychology Principles In Your BusinessArticle
14 Dec 22Thoughts On Risk-Taking, In Life And BusinessArticle
13 Dec 22Common Challenges In The UK SME Space...Article
11 Dec 22How Do You Maintain Business Continuity In A Remote Work Environment?Article
9 Dec 22Going From Start-Up To Scale-Up...Article
7 Dec 227 Basics For Improving Your Sales OperationsArticle
3 Dec 22The Overlooked Benefits Of Investing In The SME SpaceArticle
25 Nov 22The Financial Trends Hitting Your Business In 2023Article
13 Nov 227 SME Challenges Over The Next Year...Article
13 Nov 22The Pros & Cons Of Your Team Running Side-HustlesArticle
29 Oct 225 Drivers Of The Freelance Revolution...Article
28 Oct 22What Would Make 20 Million UK Workers Jump Ship?Article
17 Oct 22Simple Ways To Influence Staff Retention Rates...Article
13 Oct 224 Tips For Improving Debtor ManagementArticle
13 Oct 22Top 6 SME Business Risks In 2022Article
13 Oct 223 Risks With Hybrid Workplace Models...Article
3 Oct 226 Lessons From Millennial CustomersArticle
3 Oct 22How To Value Your BusinessArticle
26 Sep 22Successful Businesses Are Founded On Solid PrinciplesArticle
26 Sep 22Leveraging The Supply Chain In A RecessionArticle
26 Sep 223 Trends Shaping How We Work...Article
18 Sep 22Guide To Starting A Small Business In 2022Article
18 Sep 22Why Small Businesses Matter For The World EconomyArticle
12 Sep 22Lo & No-Cost Advertising for SMEsArticle
12 Sep 22A Few SME Counter-Inflation Tactics...Article
5 Sep 22SMEs And The Road To Growth...Article
2 Sep 22Most Companies Fail Within 5 Years - Don't Be One Of Them...Article
26 Aug 22Artificial Intelligence: Your Business's New Best FriendArticle
26 Aug 22Building Kaizen Into Your BusinessArticle
17 Aug 22How To Protect Your Business Against InsolvencyArticle
8 Aug 22Common Mistakes Made by Business OwnersArticle
30 Jul 22The Problem With KPIs In Small Businesses...Article
25 Jul 22Thoughts On SMEs Looking To Grow GloballyArticle
17 Jul 22Can Digitalisation Drive SME Growth?Article
10 Jul 22Overcoming The Challenges Of Business GrowthArticle
9 Jul 22When Is The Best Time To Exit Your Business?Article
4 Jul 22De-risking Long-Term Investing With Climate IntelligenceArticle
18 Jun 22Road Testing Your Business Strategy - 3 Things To ConsiderArticle
31 May 22Inflation And The Impact On SMEsArticle
25 Apr 22Achieving SME Business Growth Through Merger Or AcquisitionArticle
3 Apr 227 Ways That SMEs Can Benefit From Mergers & AcquisitionsArticle
29 Mar 229 Ways To Boost Sales By 20% In Any BusinessArticle
21 Mar 22Improving Your Credit Control ProcessesArticle
14 Mar 22Solving The Productivity PuzzleArticle
6 Mar 224 Reasons Why Cash Flow Is CriticalArticle
25 Feb 22Raising Finance To Grow Your BusinessArticle