How can we help you?
Company exits
Helping shareholders plan and complete successful business sales, from initial preparation through to deal completion.
Pre-sale planning
Preparing your business for sale by identifying value drivers and addressing potential risks.
Strategy
Shaping a clear exit strategy.
Our proven selling process
Explained in plain English, no jargon, no surprises.
Initial consultation
A confidential conversation about your goal and timeline. No obligation and no pressure.
Business valuation
An honest assessment of what your business is worth today, and how to increase it before going to market.
Preparation
We get your business sale-ready — financials, documentation and positioning from day one.
Marketing
We identify and approach the most appropriate acquirers from our proprietary buyer database and national network.
Negotiation
We negotiate hard on price, structure and terms for the best outcome, not just the fastest one.
Completion
We stay with you through legal and financial close. We don’t disappear when it gets complicated.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to sell a business?
Most business sales take between 6 and 12 months from the point of formal engagement to completion. The timeline depends on the complexity of your business, the state of your financials, and how quickly the right buyer can be found and terms agreed. We’ll give you a realistic picture from our very first conversation — and we’ll work to keep things moving without cutting corners.
What’s my business worth?
Business valuations are driven by a range of factors: profitability, growth trajectory, customer concentration, sector dynamics and the quality of your management team, among others. There’s no formula that works for every business — which is why we provide a detailed, bespoke valuation as part of our initial engagement. We’ll also talk you through what could be done to increase value before you go to market.
How do I maintain confidentiality during a sale?
Confidentiality is something we take extremely seriously. We use carefully controlled information releases, NDAs with all prospective buyers, and a staged disclosure process that protects your business, your team and your customer relationships throughout. Your staff, suppliers and competitors won’t know a thing until you decide they should.
What documents will I need?
At the start of a process you’ll typically need three years of filed accounts, current management accounts, details of any key contracts, and an overview of your team structure. Don’t worry if these aren’t all in perfect shape — part of our preparation work is helping you get everything organised and presented in the most compelling way. We’ll tell you exactly what’s needed and when.
How do you charge for your services?
We work primarily on a success fee basis — which means our interests are completely aligned with yours. We only get paid when you do. There may be a modest initial retainer to cover preparation costs, which we’ll discuss transparently at the outset. No hidden fees, no surprises.
Maximise value with a structure that works
Maximum value isn’t what the first offer says, it’s what the best buyer will pay when they understand what they’re acquiring. It’s also about negotiating a deal structure that suits your objectives. Our competitive process and proprietary buyer network consistently deliver better outcomes than going to market alone or through generalist advisors.
The right deal. The right buyer.
The business you’ve built means more than its balance sheet. We work to find buyers who will respect what you’ve created — your people, your customers, your culture and your reputation — not just acquire your revenue.
At your side through a complex process
We’ve done this hundreds of times and we’ll explain everything in plain English, keep you informed at every stage, and handle the complexity so you don’t have to. You focus on running your business, we’ll focus on selling it at the right value, to the right buyer.
Downloadable resources
Thinking about selling? Start here. Explore our practical guides for business owners and shareholders considering a sale, investment or strategic transaction. Each resource is designed to help you understand your options, prepare effectively and make confident decisions at every stage of the journey.
Plan the right exit for you
How to prepare your business for a successful transition
Buyer Identification, analysis and matching
Finding the right buyer, investor or partner for your business
The power of private equity
How investment can support growth, succession and shareholder value
Beyond the deal
A suite of complementary services to support you before, during and after a transaction
