Blog18th Dec 20252025 Business Unit Year in ReviewBefore everyone’s out of office goes on and before we officially wrap up for the Christmas holidays, we wanted to take this time to reflect on the year we’ve had. 2025 has been transformative for AAB, from expanding into new…By Mark LappinView more
Blog17th Jul 2025Business Valuation: 5 ways they can add valueWhen discussing business valuations, it can be easy to focus solely on their role in selling a company, but there are, in fact, many situations where they are required. A valuation report provides crucial insights for businesses at every stage…By Paul TurnerView more
Blog23rd Jun 20255 Essential Steps to Buying a Business: A step-by-step guideBuying a business can be one of the most exciting and rewarding ventures you’ll ever take on, but it’s also a complex process with plenty of pitfalls for the unprepared. One of the biggest challenges for buyers is knowing what…By Ashok ThomasView more
Blog13th Feb 2025A Guide to Selling Your Business: Maximising ValueAs a business owner, it is often second nature to prioritise the daily operations and achieving short-term goals. However, the more consideration and attention paid to succession proofing your business, the increased likelihood of achieving long-term success. Whether approaching retirement…By Callum GrayView more
Blog16th Dec 20242024 Business Unit Year In ReviewAs we close the chapter on another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the progress, milestones, and opportunities that shaped our journey. Across our business units, 2024 has been a year of collaboration, growth, and delivering value where…By James Pirrie, Ian Bremner, Lauren McCluskey, Paula Fraser, Alasdair Green, Andrew Dines, David Purse, Alan Campbell, Neil Robb, Gordon Steele and Louise McCoshView more
Blog31st Jul 2024Due Diligence: Dealing with Price Adjustments for Digital DebtDigital debt is a phrase that we are hearing more and more regularly, especially in the space of technology due diligence. The world has changed. To stay relevant most of the leading companies in the world rely heavily on technology…By Ashok ThomasView more
Blog26th Mar 2024Weighing Up Energy Security, Transition, and Investment In 2024 the energy sector is facing a spaghetti junction of pathways, decision gates and options in a delicate balance between traditional energy sources and the imperative to transition towards renewables. As the world tries to tackle the need for…By Callum GrayView more
Blog13th Mar 2024Financial Modelling Benefits: A Guide for Construction BusinessesIn the ever-changing and competitive landscape of the construction industry, it’s vital for companies to use every tool at their disposal to stay ahead of the curve. One such strategic tool is financial modelling, a critical element in fiscal management,…By Euan MiddletonView more
Blog1st Mar 2024What Is Due Diligence?How do you find out what you don’t know when you are considering buying a business? While a buyer could crack on and take the chance there are no skeletons in the closet, it can be an expensive mistake to…By Lyn CalderView more
Blog15th Feb 2024Top Tips For Selling Your Business: Fail To Plan At Your PerilAs a business owner, it’s easy to focus on short term performance and the day to day. However, it’s crucial to consider the future management and ownership of the company. Now, not tomorrow or next year. Business owners generally look…By Gordon ChristieView more
Blog9th Jan 2024What Is Normalised Working Capital In TransactionsWorking Capital is generally one of the key considerations in an M&A transaction. It is often a subjective and complex area, and it can have implications on the total consideration payable in a transaction. What does working capital represent? Net…By Callum GrayView more
Blog21st Dec 20232023 Business Unit Year In ReviewOxford recently released their word of the year for 2023 and it was “rizz”. If we had to pick a word for our year it would be ‘growth’. You might have heard us talk about our growth journey a time…View more