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M&A advisers for UK business owners
How to sell your business in the UK, explained properly
A plain-English guide to the process, a free valuation range in two minutes, and a confidential first conversation. For owners selling a business worth roughly £2m to £20m.
- Your business is never named to buyers without your say-so
- One named adviser from first call to completion
- Fees explained before you sign [fee structure to be added]
Example range£1.2m to £2.0m
What might your business be worth?
Move the slider and pick your sector. This gives a rough range, not a valuation.
£400,000
£100k£3m
Possible sale price range
£1.2m to £2.0m
Illustrative only, using placeholder multiples [real sector multiples to be sourced and dated]. Actual value depends on growth, how much you rely on a few customers, how much you rely on you, and market conditions. Not financial advice.
Talk to an adviser about my rangeWhy plan ahead
Most owners only get one chance to sell well
Selling a business is a once-in-a-career decision for most owners. Preparing early usually gives you more choice of buyer and a firmer price.
[X] months
Typical time to complete a sale at this size [source to be added]
[X]%
Of owner-managed sales that fall through before completion [source to be added]
1
Adviser you deal with, from first call to the day the money lands
How a sale works
How to sell a business in six steps
No jargon. Here is what happens, in order, and what we need from you at each stage.
1
A first conversation
We listen. You tell us why you want to sell, what you want to walk away with, and what you want to protect. Confidential, with no obligation.
2
Prepare and value the business
We tidy the numbers, fix what a buyer would question, and agree a realistic price range with you. This step often decides how well the sale goes.
3
Package it for buyers
We write the document buyers read first, called an information memorandum. It tells your story and backs it up with figures.
4
Approach buyers in confidence
We contact the right buyers without naming you. They sign a confidentiality agreement before they see anything.
5
Negotiate the offers
We compare offers on more than price: payment terms, what happens to your team, and how likely the buyer is to complete.
6
Legal checks and completion
The buyer checks the business in detail while lawyers agree the contract. We manage the process until completion day. [Typical timescales to be confirmed]
Free tool
Is your business ready to sell?
Tick what is already true. Buyers pay more for businesses that tick most of these boxes.
Your score
0 of 8
Tick the boxes that are true for you.
Get my sell-ready planA simple guide, not a full assessment. [Downloadable checklist to be added]
Who we work with
Built for owner-managed businesses worth £2m to £20m
Too small for the big banks, too important to hand to a generic broker.
Family businesses
A sale to an outside buyer, a management team or a mix. We help you weigh up each route.
Partners and shareholders
Several owners with different goals. We keep the process fair and moving.
Raising growth capital
Selling part of the business to fund the next stage, while you stay in charge.
What we do for you
Everything between "I might sell" and completion day
Confidential buyer search
We approach buyers without naming you, and they sign a confidentiality agreement first.
Valuation and pricing
A realistic price range, agreed with you before we go to market.
Information memorandum
The document buyers read first. We write it and back it with your figures.
Staff and customer plan
We help you decide who to tell, and when.
Negotiation
We compare offers on price, payment terms and how likely the buyer is to complete.
Sell-ready preparation
A short list of fixes that make buyers more confident before you launch.
Working with your advisers
We work alongside your accountant and solicitor, so nothing is missed.
Completion support
One adviser manages the process until the money lands. [Scope to be confirmed]
Track record
Named deals, with dates
We will list completed sales with the year, sector and size, and only with the client's permission.
[Sector], [Year]
[Deal summary]
[Placeholder: what the business did, who bought it, and the result for the owner. Add only with permission.]
[Sector], [Year]
[Deal summary]
[Placeholder: add a real, dated deal here.]
Regulation
Authorised and transparent
[Regulator registration and wording to be added by the real firm.]
FAQ
Questions owners ask us
How do I sell my business in the UK?
Most sales follow six steps: a first conversation, preparing and valuing the business, packaging it for buyers, approaching buyers confidentially, negotiating offers, then legal checks and completion. See the steps above.
How long does it take to sell a business?
It varies. It depends on the size of the business, how well prepared it is and how many buyers are interested. Our typical timescale is [X] months [to be confirmed].
How much is my business worth?
The calculator gives a rough range. A proper valuation looks at your profit, growth, customers, team and market. We give you a realistic range after a first conversation, at no cost.
Will my staff and customers find out?
Not unless you choose to tell them. We approach buyers without naming your business, and they sign a confidentiality agreement before seeing any details.
What does it cost?
Our fees are [fee structure to be added]. We explain every cost before you sign anything.
Do I need an adviser, or can I sell it myself?
You can sell without one. An adviser helps you reach more buyers, keep the sale confidential, and negotiate on more than price. It is worth asking what a sale would cost you if it fell through.
Get started
Start with a confidential conversation
Tell us a little about your business. A named adviser will reply within [X] working days. No obligation, and nothing is shared without your permission.