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The recruitment market looks set for a wave of takeovers as the consequences of the last few years increasingly expose companies whose financial performance has been compromised. 2021 already proved to be the most acquisitive year on record, with 38 deals in total, 10 of which are from Private Equity investors. 2022 is following the trend and there is no sign of a slowdown in 2023.
The UK contract catering market contains 66 ‘high-class’ acquisition targets. That is according to Plimsoll’s latest assessment of over 600 contract caterers. This brand new research has identified this group of 66 firms which represent the most appealing acquisition prospects for those looking to expand in the sector.
Inflation and geopolitical crises are having a major impact on the fortunes of Freight Forwarders across the European market. That’s according to a recent survey by DP World, which surveyed companies within the industry during October.
The latest quarterly Plimsoll Tracker is starting to reflect the deep impact the first wave of COVID-19 has had on the UK’s bellwether PLC’s by which we measure the health, global reach, and economic outlook of the nation.
Finding new customers and ensuring your sales funnel is full of the right prospects is the biggest worry of many companies heading into 2021. Almost half of the business leaders that Plimsoll recently surveyed told us they expect to sell less due to COVID-19.
Mergers and acquisitions are expected to see a surge in the next two years, as companies look to overcome the recent economic malaise and get back to some semblance of future planning. The pandemic and Brexit have both exposed the dependencies and weaknesses of many businesses, prompting them to diversify and expand into new markets or acquire new expertise to reduce their exposure in the future.
With recent shortages and rationing of everything from eggs to tomatoes, something is clearly amiss in the UK supermarket sector. New financial research from Plimsoll reveals a sector that is struggling to make a profit, despite public perceptions of profiteering and solid growth in recent years. So, what has happened to Britain’s supermarket industry?
Having your business valued should be like the MOT you get on your car or the blood pressure check you have at your doctor’s surgery – an annual event that checks your business is in rude health and has, ultimately increased in value in its latest trading period.
The 2022 Plimsoll Mood Survey has shone a light on the extent to which confidence is flooding back into the UK economy. After the darkened mood of the past 18 months, business leaders, on the whole, seem primed for a prolonged recovery over the next few years.
Childcare has long been a hot topic in the UK, with parents struggling to balance work and family life due to the high costs and limited availability of quality childcare. In the March 2023 budget, the UK Government has made several announcements regarding childcare.