The three things every buyer asks in the first ten minutes
Owners expect the first buyer conversation to be about the numbers. It rarely is. Why buyers ask about people first, funding second and the accounts last, and what to do a year early.
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Practical guide · By Joe Thomsett · 22 September 2026
Market view · By Alex Lockey · 1 July 2026
Where the capital is moving in education and training
A read of 357 verified deals across 24 months: where the money is going, who is buying, and what it means for owners.
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Practical guide · By Joe Thomsett · 1 July 2026
Are you ready to sell? A readiness rubric for founders
The mindset of a sale, what to expect from the process, and a scorecard to grade yourself honestly before you speak to anyone.
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