Andy Ryder

Andy Ryder
Andy leads the award-winning Shorts Corporate Finance team. A Partner at Shorts, Andy specialises in corporate finance and strategic advisory services for owner-managed businesses. With more than 14 years of experience, he advises clients on acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, fundraising and due diligence, helping business owners navigate major decisions with confidence and achieve the best possible outcomes.

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27 August 2026

5 Succession Planning Myths That Could Hold Your Business Back

Succession planning isn’t just for big corporations; it’s essential for SMEs and owner-managed...

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26 August 2026

List of Employee-Owned Companies (UK)

When the government introduced Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) in 2014, the legislation was...

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15 July 2026

Should UK business owners reconsider exit timing?

For any business owners considering their succession plan, the UK tax landscape can make the...

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22 June 2026

Deal of the Year win at Insider Dealmakers Awards 2026

Our team enjoyed a fantastic evening last Thursday at the Insider South Yorkshire Dealmakers...

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16 April 2026

Shortlisted in four categories at the 2026 Insider Dealmakers Awards

We’re delighted to share that Shorts has been shortlisted for five awards within four categories ...

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21 January 2026

How do EOTs Impact Customers and Suppliers?

When you sell your business to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), most advice focuses on internal...

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