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News Desk

Read the latest news from Plimsoll's Research Desk for unique industry insights and business news, brought to you by our expert analysts.

268Articles published

Last updated 23 October 2026

How to benchmark your company against competitors in your industry 

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How to benchmark your company against competitors in your industry 

A competitor’s record year can raise awkward questions about your own performance. The answers lie in the evidence. Discover how to choose meaningful comparisons, examine growth, profitability and financial strength, and use Plimsoll’s Industry Analysis to turn those findings into better business decisions.

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Plimsoll: The Accountant’s Secret Weapon

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Plimsoll: The Accountant’s Secret Weapon

How accountants can increase fees through business advisory services with Plimsoll’s Independent Business Valuations and Industry Analysis platform.

Calum Brown 4 min read

18 Sept

2026

How to find acquisition targets

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How to Spot an Acquisition Target: The 9 Signals That Reveal an Attractive Deal

Most acquisition search processes fail in the same way: too many targets, too little filtering, and the wrong ones answer the phone. Plimsoll's 9-point Acquisition Score flips the process. Nine criteria, one tick each, ranking an entire industry by acquisition appeal in a single comparable number. Here's what each signal means and why it matters.

David Pattison10 min read

14 May

2026