Acquisitions

Thinking about selling the business you've built?

I'm looking to buy established UK businesses in B2B services, health, wellness and leisure, with annual revenue of £2 million or more.

I've built and sold three businesses of my own. I know the price matters. So do your team, your clients and what comes next.

If you're thinking about selling, stepping back or planning ahead, let's start with a private conversation.

Discuss a possible sale

You don't need to have made a decision. We can first see whether there's a fit.

30+Years in business

100+Businesses helped since 2016

3Businesses built and sold

What matters to you

A good deal needs to work for you.

Selling a business is a big financial choice. It is also a personal one.

You may want more time, a fresh start or less weight on your shoulders. But you still care about the people, clients and name you have built.

I want to understand what matters to you before we discuss a deal. That includes the price, when you want to leave and what you hope will happen next.

You should have room to ask questions, take advice and decide in your own time.

Why me

I know what it takes to hand over a business.

I've built and sold three businesses since 2007. Each sale meant deciding when to let go, who to trust and what came next.

My work spans marketing, sales, operations, finance and people. I look at how the whole business works, where it depends on the owner and what the team needs to grow.

My aim as a buyer is to build on what works and give the business a sound next chapter.

The fit

The businesses I'm looking for.

An established UK business in B2B services, health, wellness or leisure
Annual revenue of £2 million or more
A team with skills, knowledge and client relationships worth keeping
Clients who return, or a service they need on an ongoing basis
An owner who wants to explore a sale, step back or plan a handover

The business does not need to be perfect. Sales may still rely on you. Systems may need work. The team may need more support.

I'm interested in understanding both what works and what needs to change.

After the purchase

Understand what works. Agree what comes next.

Before buying, I want to understand why clients choose you, what your team does well and where the business relies on you.

We would discuss where I see room to grow, what I might change and what still needs checking.

That could mean stronger sales, clearer roles, better systems or less pressure on one person.

You should be able to question the plan and judge whether I'm the right next owner.

Funding

Clear about the money from the start.

Price is one part of a deal. When you receive it and what it depends on matter too.

Early in our talks, I'll explain the proposed funding route, what would be paid on completion and whether any payment would come later.

We'll discuss any conditions, including finance that still needs approval, before you decide whether to go further.

You and your advisers can assess the full proposal before agreeing terms.

Selling direct

A direct conversation, with your advisers welcome.

You can speak with me about your business, your goals and what a sale could look like.

If you already work with a broker, accountant or solicitor, they are welcome to join the conversation.

Before sensitive information is shared, we'll agree confidentiality terms and how the information will be used.

As talks progress, you'll know who needs to be involved and why.

The handover

A handover built around the business and you.

Your team

We'll look at who does what, where key knowledge sits and what support people need. We'll also discuss how and when to tell them about a sale.

Your clients

We'll plan how to pass on key relationships and keep the service running well through the change.

Your business name

We'll discuss the value in the name and agree its future as part of the deal.

Your role

You may want a full exit or time to hand things over. We'll agree the work, time and pay for any role after the sale.

Your next step

The plan should give you a clear view of what you're handing over, what remains your responsibility and when you can step away.

The process

A clear path from first conversation to a possible sale.

First, we talk
You tell me about the business, why you're considering a change and what matters most. We see whether there could be a fit.
We agree what to share
If we both want to go further, we agree confidentiality terms before you share sensitive information.
We explore the deal
We discuss the business, price, funding and handover. If there is a basis to proceed, we set out proposed terms and what still needs checking.
We check the details
The business, finances and legal position are reviewed with the right advisers. Any issues are discussed before final terms are agreed.
We complete and hand over
If both sides choose to proceed and the conditions are met, we complete the sale and follow the agreed handover plan.

Common questions

What you may want to know.

Do I need to be ready to sell?

No. We can talk while you're still weighing up your options. A first conversation does not commit you to a sale.

How will you value my business?

I'll look at its earnings, cash flow, clients, team, risks and room to grow. We'll discuss the basis for any offer and the terms that sit behind the price.

Will I receive the full price on completion?

That depends on the deal. Any proposal will make clear what is paid on completion, what may be paid later and what those later payments depend on.

Will I need to stay?

We'll agree that together. It depends on what you want and what the business needs for a sound handover.

When will my staff find out?

We'll discuss who needs to know, at what stage and how they should be told.

Can my broker or adviser speak with you?

Yes. Relevant introductions from brokers and advisers are welcome.

Not ready to sell yet?

Want to grow before you sell?

You may want to improve the business before choosing your next step.

If you plan to stay and lead, a growth partnership could be a better fit. I work with founders for an agreed equity stake, a share of revenue growth or a mix of both.

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