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Demystifying Asset-Based Lending in the UK

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September 10, 2025

Dan Martin, Shaw & Co, looks at how Asset-Based Lending (ABL) can be a lifeline for UK SMEs looking to unlock capital from their assets…

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SME Owner-Manager Looking to Sell? How the Latest M&A Data Affects You

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September 4, 2025

Jim Shaw, Founder & CEO of Shaw & Co, looks at what the latest M&A data from the Office for National Statistics means for owner-managers of UK SMEs...

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What happened next

Do you ever wonder what happens to a business owner once they've completed a major deal? Did their business go to the next level or did they achieve financial freedom and retire early? Here we interview some of our clients to find out what happened to them - and their businesses - after we helped to make their deal happen.

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Expert opinion

We're asked for our opinion on a daily basis and as we're professional advisors that's what we expect! We're happy to share our opinion, so whether you want to know what's involved in different types of deal making, or how to avoid common pitfalls associated with buying, selling or funding a business, here is where you can learn more.

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Don't let emotion get in the way of negotiation

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September 19, 2025

What are the benefits of using a corporate finance advisor?

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September 18, 2025

How to Maintain Vigilance in Due Diligence

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September 17, 2025

How to deal with a loan covenant breach

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September 16, 2025

Shaw reportS

The Shaw Reports are our in-depth market analysis offering SME business leaders across twelve sectors a powerful benchmarking tool to aid their decision making. The reports provide useful insight to compare credit worthiness and attractiveness from an M&A or growth funding perspective.

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