3 minutes read With the economy stagnant and following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget, major stumble in September, Jeremy Hunt today presented a slow and steady budget that aims to trim inflation whilst boosting productivity and growth. But will it work? The key changes for businesses are: Corporation Tax (“CT”): As previously announced this increases from 1 April…
3 minutes read Today’s Autumn statement resembled a tightrope walk – increasing income (taxes), cutting costs (the state) and improving the balance sheet (debt and interest) – all whilst inflation is rife, and economic growth has stalled. It felt as though the Government was sway-dancing on the tightrope to ‘Everybody Hurts’ (the 1992 REM classic and…
3 minutes read Firstly we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. We hope you had a good break and are now ready to tackle the year ahead making 2023 a successful and prosperous year. With the announcement of the Spring budget set for the 15th of March 2023, there is speculation about potential changes…
Vindex Systems, a leading systems integrator that delivers intelligent business protection solutions, has been acquired by Johnson Controls, with Avondale providing sale preparation alongside negotiation advisory services. Vindex Systems is renowned for its exceptional technical expertise, focusing on providing comprehensive security solutions that cover system planning, design, flawless implementation, installation, and continual support and maintenance.…
Headquartered in Cambridge, Januarys was a specialist commercial property consultancy business, and recognised as one of the leading chartered surveyor’s practices in East Anglia. Avondale worked with Januarys’ owners over 18 months to help prepare the company for sale. Firstly, Avondale facilitated the acquisition of a subsidiary business, bolstering the company’s recurring revenue streams. Secondly,…
London-based Fast Technology operated as a one-stop facility delivering comprehensive solutions encompassing supply, maintenance, and support to diverse clientele. Avondale strategically collaborated with key shareholders through its value builder service to ready the company for sale over a period of two years. This process involved reducing reliance on the owners by strengthening the second-tier team,…
