We are professional buyers actively seeking to acquire companies that align with our long-term growth objectives and operational strengths.
We are actively seeking to acquire established, high-performing businesses that meet the following criteria:
- Proven Track Record: Operating successfully for 5+ years, demonstrating stability and resilience.
- Consistent Growth: Achieving 7%+ year-on-year growth over the past three years.
- Experienced Leadership: Experienced management team.
We aren't brokers and only deal direct with Business owners.
Thinking About Selling Your Business?
Thinking About Selling Your Business?
Selling your business is a big deal and probably one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make in your business career.
It’s not just about money. It’s about years of hard work, late nights, and personal identity wrapped up in what you’ve built.
Before you dive into spreadsheets or start talking to brokers, take a breath. Ask yourself: Am I really ready to sell?
Why Are You Selling?
Your motivation matters. Are you burned out and ready for a break? Looking to retire? Or chasing a new opportunity? Maybe things feel tough and you’re under pressure.
The reason behind your decision will shape everything—timing, price, and how you negotiate. A rushed sale often means leaving money on the table. If you’re selling for positive reasons, you’ll approach the process with more clarity and confidence.
Are You Ready to Let Go?
This part gets personal. Selling means handing over control. Someone else will make decisions about your team, your customers, and the brand you built. Can you live with that? If the thought makes you uneasy, you might need more time to prepare emotionally.
Do You Understand the Process?
Selling a business isn’t like selling a car. It’s a journey—valuations, due diligence, legal contracts, and months of back-and-forth. Buyers will want to see everything: financials, operations, and even how involved you are day to day. Transparency is key.
Our take!
Selling isn’t just a financial decision—it’s a life decision. Take time to reflect:
Why do you want to sell?
What does your next chapter look like?
Are you emotionally and practically ready?
The clearer you are now, the smoother—and more profitable—your exit will be.
What part of my business am I selling?
What Part of My Business Am I Selling?
When you decide to sell, it’s easy to think you’re selling “everything.” But the truth? What’s included—and what buyers expect—can vary a lot. Getting clear on this upfront avoids surprises, disputes, and awkward conversations later.
Shares or Assets—What’s the Difference?
Share Sale: This is our preferred method during an acquisition.
You sell the whole company to us —legal entity, assets, and liabilities. We step into your shoes and take on everything, such as staff and YOUR culture.
Asset Sale: We consider this approach if purchasing a SaaS or software company outside of the UK.
You sell the solution and service that your business is famous for. This will be IP, source code, essential staff, customer contracts, and equipment.
Each option has tax, legal, and practical day-to-day implications, so it’s worth figuring out which works best for you early on.
What’s Actually Included?
As buyers want clarity on both sides. Common inclusions:
Physical Assets: These are usually commercial buildings, service vehicles, and other high-value assets. Computers and desks are not assets.
Intellectual Property: Trademarks, patents, proprietary systems.
Customer Relationships: Contracts, databases, goodwill.
Brand & Online Presence: Website, social media, marketing materials.
What About Staff and Contracts?
We will always transfer your team and culture as they are. These are how your business became successful in the first place. There is only one type of business culture: yours (NOT OURS). If you all go rollerblading on a Friday, so will we!!
Supplier and customer contracts may also require consent. This can happen with Government and large company contracts. This is referred to as a Change of Control clause, and because it can affect a sale, we will review it early to determine whether the sale will be affected. In our experience, if there are no significant changes, then this is a simple paper exercise.
Are You Selling Yourself?
If your business relies heavily on you, we might need you to stick around for a transition period—sometimes months, sometimes years. We come across this in every purchase, and the solutions are straightforward.
Do you employ family members?
If your senior management team consists of more than 20% of family members, you should consider reducing that if you are looking for a sale value of £2-5 million.
Getting my Business ready to sell
Getting Your Business Ready to Sell
Selling your business is a significant milestone—and the better prepared you are, the smoother (and more profitable) the process will be. Buyers like us love businesses that look organised, stable, and ready for growth. Here’s how to make yours irresistible:
Get Your Financials in Shape
Buyers want clean, accurate numbers. Make sure your accounts are up to date and professionally prepared. Aim for at least three years of financial statements—profit & loss, balance sheets, tax returns. Strip out personal expenses so your true profitability shines. If things look messy, hire an accountant. It’s worth it.
Make Operations Run Without You
A business that doesn’t fall apart when you step away is gold. Document your processes, create SOPs, and start delegating. The less the business depends on you, the more attractive it is.
Strengthen Your Customer Base
If most of your revenue comes from one or two clients, that’s a red flag. Diversify where you can and lock in long-term contracts. Recurring revenue and loyal customers = higher valuation.
We prefer to purchase businesses with a customer concentration of 5-10%. This figure and the quality of diversification will significantly affect your purchase price.
Fix Legal and Compliance Issues
Check that all licenses, permits, and contracts are up to date. Resolve disputes or regulatory issues before listing. Buyers will dig deep during due diligence—don’t let minor problems kill a big deal.
Polish Your Brand and Online Presence
First impressions matter. Update your website, improve SEO, and keep social media active. Positive reviews and a strong digital footprint make you look credible and scalable.
Decide What You’re Selling
Are you selling assets, shares, or both? Be clear on what’s included—equipment, IP, customer lists—and what’s not. Transparency speeds up negotiations and avoids headaches later.
Plan the Handover
Most buyers want you around for a transition period. Decide upfront how long you’re willing to stay and under what terms. A clear plan makes buyers feel confident.
Our take!
Getting ready to sell isn’t just about tidy books—it’s about creating a business that feels low-risk, well-structured, and scalable. The more effort you put in now, the better your chances of a smooth, profitable exit.
Why a Sales Team or Process Matters When Selling Your Business
When you’re getting ready to sell, one thing buyers closely examine is your sales engine. Do you have a team? A clear process? Or is everything in your head? This matters—a lot.
Simply saying we rely on word of mouth means you have no sales plan and your business will ultimately fail. If this does work for you now, imagine how much more you can increase your sales with a sales strategy.
If you don’t have a sales strategy, it will cost us approximately. £200k to put one into a business valued at £2 million+, and this will affect your selling price. There are exceptions where a buyer will want to incorporate your customers into their ecosystem, but this isn’t always the case.
If you are unconvinced about a marketing strategy, ask yourself why all the household brands you know regularly advertise.
Predictable Revenue = Higher Valuation
Buyers love businesses that generate revenue like clockwork. A documented sales process or a capable team shows that growth isn’t random or dependent on you. Predictability reduces risk—and risk reduction means a better price.
Regular monthly retained earnings, such as a software contract, will always generate more long-term income than one-off purchases, such as wedding venues.
Scalability
Clear steps for lead generation, qualification, and closing make growth easier. New owners can scale without reinventing the wheel. A trained team accelerates expansion.
Recurring Revenue
Recurring revenue is gold. If your sales process nurtures renewals and long-term contracts, buyers will be willing to pay more. It’s predictable, stable, and lowers their risk.
Smooth Transition
A strong sales setup makes handover painless. Buyers step into a business with clear procedures, trained staff, and happy customers. That’s a win for everyone.
This is where our experience helps us take your business to the next level; however, you should already be doing this to some degree.
Our take!
Investing in a sales team or process isn’t just about short-term revenue—it’s about making your business transferable, scalable, and low-risk. Those are the things that drive buyer confidence and valuation.
Why Strong Management Matters When Selling Your Business
Why Strong Management Matters When Selling Your Business
When we, as buyers, look at your business, we’re not just checking the numbers—we’re asking: Can this company run without you? A solid management team answers that question with a big, confident yes.
Less Owner Dependency
If everything depends on you, that’s a red flag. Buyers worry about what happens when you walk away. A capable management team shows the business can stand on its own—and that usually means a higher valuation.
Smooth Operations
Buyers want continuity. They need to know the wheels won’t fall off after the sale. A strong team keeps things running, manages staff, and maintains client relationships to ensure a seamless handover.
Strategic Value
Good managers don’t just keep the lights on—they help the business grow. A team that understands the market and can spot opportunities makes your business more attractive to buyers looking for future potential.
Scalability
Clear roles and responsibilities make scaling effortless. Investors love businesses that can grow without chaos—and strong management makes that possible.
Buyer Confidence
During due diligence, we dig into your org chart and leadership experience. Showing a documented structure and performance metrics builds trust and gives you leverage in negotiations.
Easier Integration
Post-sale, a strong team helps align staff with new ownership goals, keeps morale high, and ensures standards don’t slip. That’s a big win for buyers.
Our take!
Strong management isn’t just nice to have—it’s a significant selling point. It reduces risk, boosts confidence, and makes your business more valuable. Investing in leadership now pays off when it’s time to exit.
We can add another multiple to the purchase price of a company with a top team free from the main shareholders. This can easily translate into an increase of approximately. 20-30%
Price and Deal Structure: Why Both Matter
Price and Deal Structure: Why Both Matter
When you sell your business, the price might be all you are focused on, but the way the deal is structured can matter much more.
Do you want £1 million now, or £3 million over 5 years? The total speaks volumes, but your tax burden, depending on how you sell your business, will have a bigger impact.
Buyers and sellers both want to minimise risk and maximise value, so understanding how price and structure work together is key.
Price Is More Than Just Profit
Your asking price isn’t only about last year’s numbers. It reflects:
Financial performance
Growth potential
Industry trends
Strength of your systems and team
Businesses with recurring revenue, documented processes, and low owner dependency often command a premium. If everything depends on you, expect a discount. Preparing early pays off.
Deal Structure Can Make or Break It
Even if you agree on a price, how you get paid matters. Common structures:
All-Cash: Quick and clean, but often at a lower price.
Earn-Outs: Part of the price depends on future performance—great if you’re confident in growth.
Seller Financing: You lend to the buyer—speeds up the sale but adds risk.
Equity Rollovers: Keep a minority stake and share in future upside.
Knowing these options helps you negotiate terms that fit your goals.
Balancing Risk and Reward
Buyers want safety; sellers want certainty. If you want a clean exit, you might take a slightly lower price for all cash. If you believe in the business’s future, an earn-out could mean a bigger payday.
Tax and Legal Impact
Structure affects tax. Selling shares vs. assets can lead to very different outcomes. Deferred payments and equity stakes also have implications. Get tax and legal advice early—don’t leave this to chance.
Flexibility Expands Your Buyer Pool
Private equity firms love earn-outs and rollovers. Strategic buyers often prefer all cash. Being open to different structures can speed up the sale and improve terms.
Our take!
Price is only part of the story. Deal structure determines risk, timing, and ultimate value. Understand both, and you’ll set yourself up for a smoother, more profitable exit.
Contact us
We are actively seeking to acquire established, high-performing businesses that meet the following criteria:
- Strong Profitability: Generating £150k+ EBITDA, with sustainable earnings.
- Proven Track Record: Operating successfully for 7+ years, demonstrating stability and resilience.
- Consistent Growth: Achieving 10%+ year-on-year growth over the past three years.
- Experienced Leadership: Experienced management team NOT linked to owners.
If your business aligns with these criteria, we are eager to explore an acquisition.
