FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How do you value my business for sale?
A. A number of factors are considered, including type, and size of business, turnover, true profitability, assets, history, length established, etc. Our guide to Selling Your Business will assist you and us in compiling the information required. We can then visit you at no cost and with no obligation to carry out a valuation and to discuss your business sale.
Q. How will you market my business?
A. It depends on the type of business for sale but we cover all options including extensive (but careful and discrete) advertising, trade sales, matching to our database of buyers and our contacts within Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and other business brokers.
Q. How long does it take to sell a business?
A. Our fastest (so far ) is 7 weeks from instruction to completion of sale. This was for a well-prepared, well-documented business. We recommend that you allow at least 6 - 12 months. Buying and selling a business or company can be a complex process which should not be rushed.
Q. What about confidentiality?
A. Most people who are considering buying a business will act in a discrete and confidential way. Prospective buyers are asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement to protect your confidentiality and goodwill. If you have any concerns (e.g. about a certain competitor finding out) then please let us know.
Q. My business for sale is already on the market and I am tied into a sole-selling agreement. I am not pleased with my present agent or broker, can you help?
A. Yes. Even if your business is already on the market we can offer you a low cost solution which will not leave you exposed to excessive or dual charges.
Q. Have you sold my type of business before?
A. We have had experience of most types of business from manufacturing, service, retail, e-commerce, distribution, engineering, electronics, computers, IT, wholesale etc.
Q. What size/type of business can you sell?
A. We have completed deals on businesses for sale ranging from £12,000 to £5m turnover. We have fee structures and terms to suit all sizes of business or company for sale. We even have a distress sale fee scale so if you are struggling and cannot afford excessive broker fees please get in touch.
Q. Can I see a copy of your Terms and Fees?
A. Yes of course. We will be happy to send these to you and/or to discuss a bespoke fee arrangement.
Q. What is your success rate?
A. We are proud of our 67% success rate in selling businesses. Our personal approach works because your business is properly represented, not one amongst hundreds or thousands.
Q. Am I locked into your Terms of Business for a long time?
A. No. We operate on trust. You trust us to sell your business and we trust you to give us a fair chance of doing so - if you are unhappy tell us.
Q. I am uneasy about you visiting my business and my staff finding out why you are here. Can I come and see you?
A. Yes of course. I’ll get the kettle on.
Q. How do you value my business for sale?
A. A number of factors are considered, including type, and size of business, turnover, true profitability, assets, history, length established, etc. Our guide to Selling Your Business will assist you and us in compiling the information required. We can then visit you at no cost and with no obligation to carry out a valuation and to discuss your business sale.
Q. How will you market my business?
A. It depends on the type of business for sale but we cover all options including extensive (but careful and discrete) advertising, trade sales, matching to our database of buyers and our contacts within Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and other business brokers.
Q. How long does it take to sell a business?
A. Our fastest (so far ) is 7 weeks from instruction to completion of sale. This was for a well-prepared, well-documented business. We recommend that you allow at least 6 - 12 months. Buying and selling a business or company can be a complex process which should not be rushed.
Q. What about confidentiality?
A. Most people who are considering buying a business will act in a discrete and confidential way. Prospective buyers are asked to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement to protect your confidentiality and goodwill. If you have any concerns (e.g. about a certain competitor finding out) then please let us know.
Q. My business for sale is already on the market and I am tied into a sole-selling agreement. I am not pleased with my present agent or broker, can you help?
A. Yes. Even if your business is already on the market we can offer you a low cost solution which will not leave you exposed to excessive or dual charges.
Q. Have you sold my type of business before?
A. We have had experience of most types of business from manufacturing, service, retail, e-commerce, distribution, engineering, electronics, computers, IT, wholesale etc.
Q. What size/type of business can you sell?
A. We have completed deals on businesses for sale ranging from £12,000 to £5m turnover. We have fee structures and terms to suit all sizes of business or company for sale. We even have a distress sale fee scale so if you are struggling and cannot afford excessive broker fees please get in touch.
Q. Can I see a copy of your Terms and Fees?
A. Yes of course. We will be happy to send these to you and/or to discuss a bespoke fee arrangement.
Q. What is your success rate?
A. We are proud of our 67% success rate in selling businesses. Our personal approach works because your business is properly represented, not one amongst hundreds or thousands.
Q. Am I locked into your Terms of Business for a long time?
A. No. We operate on trust. You trust us to sell your business and we trust you to give us a fair chance of doing so - if you are unhappy tell us.
Q. I am uneasy about you visiting my business and my staff finding out why you are here. Can I come and see you?
A. Yes of course. I’ll get the kettle on.
