Finding the RIGHT business broker / M&A firm to get YOU the best deal
Expert guidance for business owners to find the right broker, save on fees & navigate the selling process with confidence.
Exit Advisory Services For Business Owners
We help shareholders navigate the complex process of selling their business, from finding the right broker to optimising deal structures. This site contains the UK's largest repository of free M&A advice, articles, insights and tips for savvy owners seeking to maximise gain on a business disposal (and doing so safely and effectively).
THE CORPORATE MARKET
(£5M+ in t/o, £500k+ in EBITDA)
Selling a mid-market business effectively is beyond the ability of most business brokers. You need other experts - corporate finance firms, M&A firms etc.
The differences with selling a mid-market firm are significant.
It pays to learn the differences before appointing someone to handle the sale! Start with this article in our knowledgebase on the major differences and what business owners need to consider.
Finding the right experts is both time consuming and difficult.
There are 1,000+ firms in the UK who sell businesses. There are over 100 starting just with the letter 'C'. Finding the right one, with specific expertise selling businesses of a certain size in a given sector, putting a shortlist together takes weeks of effort. Book a free consultation to learn how to take an effective shortcut through all that effort.
Hiring the right expertise can be very expensive.
They don't just sell businesses, they provide extensive strategic, valuation, tax and corporate law advice through the process to maximise owner returns from the disposal. They charge significant sums up front. There are ways to mitigate on these costs and these can be discussed on the consultancy call.
Get independent, early stage advice for free and before you start your journey.
Book your initial, free, no-obligation call and let's talk
- finding the right experts;
- fee negotiation tips;
- getting the valuation right;
- deal structure advisory;
- transaction management support;
- process optimisation;
- removal of barriers to pricing / price negotiation;
- legal and financial coordination;
- your other questions.
THE SMALL BUSINESS MARKET
(less than £5M in t/o, less than £500k profit)
Selling a small business is more complex than simply finding a broker to value the business and then paying them a fee to handle the sale.
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.
Already on the market and struggling to sell?
This is not uncommon. Over 90% of small businesses that go to market FAIL to complete on a sale. The chances are you hired the wrong business broker and wasted your money (and/or time).
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.
Want to sell your business yourself and without a business broker?
Some businesses are better off sold-by-owner. A business broker won't tell you that. But you 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. The knowledgebase on this site fills that gap.
Want an independent expert's advice on selling your business / the best route for you?
In addition to availing of the free information on this site, you can ask a question and / or book a consultancy call to get advice (read testimonials ).
Success Stories
What clients say:
(Clinton) acted for us in the most professional manner ... 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 Cherry
Ex-Owner of Phantom Ltd (now renamed to Moving Intelligence Ltd)
Clinton... understands the principles of the M&A process in and out...I followed his advice and everything worked out well ...In a world full of noise and social media "chatter", Clinton is a welcome voice who gets to the heart of matters.
Tom Parling
Ex-Owner of Ocere Ltd
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.
