selling a business?
Selling a Business
Exit with Clarity, Control, and Optimised Value
Selling your business isn’t just a transaction, it’s a pivotal decision that demands clear strategy, careful execution, and confidence in every step.
Whether you’re retiring, pursuing new ventures, or responding to interest, our advisory is built for clarity, not just outcomes.
What is your exit driver, and how can we help support you?
| Exit Driver | How We Support You |
|---|---|
| Retirement | Structure the sale to maximise value, provide certainty, and secure your legacy. |
| New ventures | Free up capital and negotiate terms that give you flexibility to move forward. |
| Family succession | Balance fairness, continuity, and value through sensitive structuring and guidance. |
| Unsolicited approach | Benchmark the offer, test the market, and protect you from leaving money on the table. |
| De-risking | Explore partial sales, minority investment, or phased exit options tailored to you. |
Supporting You at Every Stage of the Journey
| Stage | What We Focus On Together |
|---|---|
| Thinking about it | Initial valuation discussions and exploring strategic options—testing the waters. |
| Preparing | Sale readiness review, identifying value drivers, and shaping a buyer-targeting strategy. |
| In market | Actively marketing your business, engaging qualified buyers, and creating competitive tension. |
| In diligence | Managing buyer requests, mitigating risks, and keeping the process on track to avoid delays. |
| Signing / Completion | Negotiating final terms, coordinating legal close, and planning for a smooth transition. |
Have you considered who your buyer may be?
| Potential Buyer | What That Means for You | How We Add Value |
|---|---|---|
| Trade buyer | Typically seeks synergies, market share, and scale. | Position your business as strategically attractive, highlighting integration benefits. |
| Private equity | Focused on growth, returns, and structured exits. | Negotiate terms that protect your upside and secure the right long-term partner. |
| Management team (MBO/MBI) | Insider knowledge but limited funding capacity. | Help source financing, structure the deal, and manage the delicate balance of relationships. |
| Family / shareholders | Often driven by continuity and reduced conflict appetite. | Provide independent valuation and objective advice to keep the process fair and smooth. |
Supporting You at Every Stage of the Journey
| Stage | What We Focus On Together |
|---|---|
| Thinking about it | Initial valuation discussions and exploring strategic options—testing the waters. |
| Preparing | Sale readiness review, identifying value drivers, and shaping a buyer-targeting strategy. |
| In market | Actively marketing your business, engaging qualified buyers, and creating competitive tension. |
| Offers Accepted | Managing buyer requests, mitigating risks, and keeping the process on track to avoid delays. |
| Signing / Completion | Negotiating final terms, coordinating legal close, and planning for a smooth transition. |
Common Concerns When Selling a Business
| Concern | Our Response |
|---|---|
| “How do I know what my business is really worth?” | We provide independent, evidence-based valuations tied to real market appetite. |
| “What if I get lowballed?” | We create competitive tension by targeting multiple buyers and negotiating from a position of strength. |
| “I’ve never sold before, what if I miss something?” | Our end-to-end project management ensures every stage is covered and nothing is overlooked. |
| “How do I balance speed and value?” | We tailor strategies depending on whether you want a faster exit or the highest possible price. |
| “Will the sale process disrupt my business?” | We manage the process discreetly, shielding you and your team so you can focus on running the business. |
In Summary: Our Services
Market-Ready Preparation
Elevate your business’s appeal while uncovering and ironing out risks before they become barriers.
Valuation with Context
We deliver data-supported valuations grounded in market reality, not inflated figures.
Clear, Credible Storytelling
We craft information memoranda that reflect the true character of your business, attracting genuinely aligned buyers.
Strategic Buyer Targeting
Through research and our network, we pinpoint and engage buyers who fit your business and your objectives, approaching on a very discreet and confidential basis.
Dealmaking That Protects Your Interests
From structuring the deal to negotiating terms, we ensure everything, from price to transition terms, help best reflect your priorities.
Seamless Process Management
Coordinating advisors and project-managing diligence through to completion, we keep timelines tight and processes smooth.
Why This Approach Works
Owner-Centric Advisers
We understand the personal and commercial sides of selling a business you’ve built, bringing both empathy and discipline.
Transparent and Aligned
We act solely in your interest, clear alignment with your goals.
Credible, Skilled Team
Our advisers are seasoned professionals in UK SME transactions, combining accounting rigour with commercial, strategic deal-making acumen.
Your Next Step
Take the next step toward your ideal outcome with a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
It’s a conversation to clarify your goals, assess your readiness, and map a path forward with confidence.
Contact Us today
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