Business Broker Led Sale? DIY Sale? Either way,

IF YOU'RE LOOKING TO SELL YOUR UK BUSINESS ...

In the shortest time

For the best price

At minimum cost

With the least fuss...

WE HAVE THE ANSWERS

INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED ADVICE ON SELLING BUSINESSES

The services available on this site

Don't know how to find the right business broker?

We have extensive data on the 1,000 odd brokers and related firms in the UK - their competencies, their sector expertise, their fees, their past successes - over 100 data points. Start here.

Want to sell your business and don't know where to start?

You can speak with a range of business brokers, but they are all keen to sign you up and will likely flatter you on valuation to persuade you to sign their contract. You are better off starting with independent advice. More here.

Want an independent expert's advice on selling your business?

In addition to availing of the free information on this site, you can book a paid consultancy call with an independent expert and raise your questions / get advice (read how other business owners like you benefitted ).

Already on the market and struggling to sell?

Perhaps you're aren't getting quality buyers, or your business broker has turned out to be useless. Book a consultation call.

Want to sell your business yourself and without a business broker?

Want to sell your business yourself and need a helping hand, someone to fill the gaps in your knowledge, extend your reach to buyers you can't access, help you get a better price? Go here.

Need a draft NDA, draft contracts, forms, templates?

We will be providing free downloads on this site by the end of October 2024.

UK Business Brokers is a UK based M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) consultancy started by Clinton Lee, an M&A professional with 40 years of experience.

  • Success!

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Simon Cherry, ex-owner of Phantom Ltd (now renamed to Moving Intelligence Ltd)

"(Clinton) acted for us in the most professional manner and I felt that, without him acting for us, the sale could have gone very differently indeed. I would recommend (him) to anyone thinking of selling (a) business....Thank you again Clinton!!".

Simon and his brother, Steve Cherry, used my assistance to sell their business, Phantom Ltd (now called Moving Intelligence Ltd). With my help, they successfully sold the business for several million pounds more than they were expecting - Clinton

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"Clinton is a very solid operator and understands the core principles of the M&A process in and out...I followed his advice and everything worked out well as we all expected. In a world full of noise and social media "chatter", Clinton is a welcome voice who gets to the heart of matters. I have recommended him to some other people who have all reported positive experiences..."

Tom Parling wanted to sell Ocere Ltd, his marketing business. I helped find the exact, right expert with extensive experience selling such marketing firms. Tom sold his business, for several million pounds within a few months & paid me a handsome thank you fee - Clinton

Photo of James Bostock, Partner at Josolyne Accountants

"Clinton was ...appointed to the business sale for a client of mine. He wowed us with his hard work and negotiation skills in achieving a multi-million pound, all cash deal. Clinton’s work was invaluable dealing with the buyers, negotiating through the multiple revaluations and ensuring our client got the best that they could. Highly recommend."


- James Bostock, Partner, Josolyne Accountants

Photo of Caroline Litchfield, Partners at Brabners Law

"Clinton and I worked together on a multi-million-pound company sale. He provided a great service to the client throughout — getting stuck in with difficult negotiations while remaining calm and commercial — and dovetailing our legal advice in seamless manner."


- Carline Litchfield, Partner, Brabners Law

EARLY STAGE ADVICE
Where Do I Start?  How Much Is My Business Worth?  What's The Best Way To Sell A Business?

How do I sell my business?

From business valuation related questions to questions about the probability of finding a buyer, we get them all!

We're dedicated to helping business owners like you successfully sell their businesses. Whatever the size of your business, we appreciate that you may have many questions and that you need sound advice. Unfortunately, business brokers have a vested interest in the valuations and /or advice they provide. You need a neutral party. That's where we come in. We provide:

  • Unbiased advice on choosing brokers vs alternative options;
  • Savvy tips on selling (and buying) business - our knowledge base;
  • Other free and paid services and
  • The possibility of an initial free telephone consultancy.
We are dedicated to helping small business owners successfully sell their businesses without risking the involvement of many of the exploitative broker firms operating in the lower end of the market. To that end we have put together several resources:
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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHOOSING A BUSINESS BROKER
And which nobody will tell you!

If you own a larger business (turnover of approx £5 million or over) you'd typically not approach a business broker. You need an M&A advisory, a corporate finance firm, a boutique investment bank, a strategy advisor or other such professionals.

They go by many names, but these are the firms who handle larger businesses. A business broker, even one with a 'corporate' department, is completely the wrong 'partner' for your business. They lack the expertise to sell corporates.

How do you find the right partner to assist in the sale of your business from the 1,000 or so brokers and advisory firms in the UK?

In complete confidence

Smaller businesses are badly served in this market and there are many horror stories of business brokers who've taken advance fees and not delivered on expectations.

If yours is a business with less than £500,000 in net profit per year, there are several other options available (including some quality business brokers). Please apply for a free initial assessment and some 'getting started' advice - click the button below.

What are my options?

Is it really a business broker you need? Or an M&A advisory / corporate finance firm or other professional? At what price / terms?

And how do you find a reputable firm that is the right one for your business?
How do I find the right broker to sell my business?

Did You Know..

  • 96% of businesses choose the wrong broker?
    96% of businesses choose the wrong broker & many businesses fail to sell.
  • Over 80% of businesses that go to market fail to find a buyer?
  • One of the worst things you can do is to find your broker in Google?
  • Some of the most dangerous brokers are no-sale-no-fee brokers; you can lose your entire business if you engage them?
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SOME BUSINESSES ARE BETTER SOLD BY OWNERS, NOT BROKERS
What makes a business better suited to sale by owner? And how on earth do I sell my business myself?

How to sell your business without no business broker

It's probably better to not use a business broker if your turnover is less than £2m, and definitely better to not use a broker if your turnover is less than £1m.

And we explain why in the ebook that subscribers to our free newsletter get.

But ...is it even possible to sell the business yourself? Where do you start? How do you keep the sale confidential from staff and customers? How do you run an effective sales campaign if you've never sold a business before? How do you ensure you get the right price?

Again, we can help.


Is it even possible to sell the business yourself? What do you need to do? How do you keep it confidential?

Can you get a better price if you do this yourself? How do you ensure you succeed?
  • We have a unique in-between solution - all the benefits of professional assistance, while still capitalising on your unique understanding of the business;
  • Various free (and paid) resources to enable a smooth and quick sale process while maximising your price;
  • An efficient solution that is designed specifically for businesses like yours;
We are dedicated to helping small business owners successfully sell their businesses without risking the involvement of many of the exploitative broker firms operating in the lower end of the market. To that end we have put together several resources:
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Whatever Your Industry

Any UK business, from care homes to cafes, from sign manufacturers to SaaS platforms.

Whatever Your Revenue

From a turnover of a few thousand pounds per year ...to a few million; profitable or not.

Whatever Your Time Frame

Whether you're looking to sell next week, next year or at some (as yet) unknown point in the future.

Whatever Your Exit Route

Acquisitions, Mergers, Minority & Majority Recapitalisations, MBOs, MBIs, other equity events.

"(Clinton knows) how to get a business to appeal to the market and extract the best price the market will bear."

- Dave Kauppi, Investment Banker

"Clinton always does right by people and dispenses incredibly insightful, unbiased and experienced advice, even if it is to his own detriment. I would enter any transaction with him on a handshake and there are very few people on this planet with whom I would do that."

- Richard Parker, Chair, Diomo Corporation

"Clinton is a highly experienced M&A professional. He has demonstrated objectivity, integrity & commerciality when acting for his clients. His approach is methodical based on strong strategic rationale and I would not hesitate to recommend his advice to potential clients."

- Usman Malik, Partner, Grant Thornton

"As a serial entrepreneur, Oracle acquired my previous venture; I'd extend this advice to any business owner looking for a merger or sale: consult Clinton first."

- Geoff Rego, CEO, Hushly

"Clinton is a very professional advisor, with a strong understanding of M&A and sourcing clients the correct adviser...I would recommend anyone looking to exit their business to have an initial conversation with Clinton."

- Mike Jennings, Klecha Private Investment Bank

"I've known Clinton for over 5 years and he is deeply knowledgeable about how to value, buy, sell, and drive growth for private businesses."

- Zane Tarence, MD, Founders' Investment Bank

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