Help to sell your business

Deciding to sell your business is one of the most important decisions a business owner will ever make.

There’s no one size fits all. We take a tailored, Partner-led approach, with your personal objectives front and centre, every step of the way.

Call the Corporate Finance team for a confidential discussion.

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MAKING THE DECISION TO SELL

There are many reasons business owners make the decision to sell. Whether you’re suffering from ‘director fatigue,’ your ambitions lay elsewhere, or you’re looking forward to the personal and financial freedom the sale of your business will bring, we’ll work with you to ensure the best outcome for you, your family and your staff.

Download our Guide to Selling Your Business for step-by-step advice and best practice.

THE SALES PROCESS

Once you’ve engaged with us we’ll begin to take you through our clear 3 step process. From preparation through to marketing and execution, our objectives will always mirror yours. Our role is to maximise the value of the sale, with well-funded buyers who will secure the future of your business and take it onto the next stage of its life.

Preparation

  • Discuss and agree what is important to you
  • Undertake feasibility exercise which includes a company valuation and routes to market
  • Identify preferred exit route
  • Prepare sale documents – Teaser and Information Memorandum
  • Identify and agree list of potential buyers

 

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Marketing

  • Shortlist and then target strategically identified buyers
  • Distribute marketing materials and follow up with interested parties
  • Manage deadlines for offers
  • Provision of additional information to interested parties

 

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Execution

  • Negotiation with potential buyers to obtain optimal terms of sale
  • Work with you to identify preferred buyer
  • Prepare Heads of Terms
  • Work alongside legal advisors to ensure smooth completion
  • Project manage all parties to ensure target date is met

 

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Please get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Call 07712 880164

 

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