Insights, guides and news on buying and selling businesses.
Practical advice and market insight for anyone looking to buy or sell a business.
A high headline price does not always mean a seller receives that full amount on completion. This LinkedIn article explains how earn-outs, deferred consideration and staged payments can shift risk back to business owners.
A profitable business is not automatically easy for a buyer to assess. This article explains why buyers look for clear, transferable earnings and how owners can prepare the evidence behind the numbers.
Selling a business confidentially is possible when privacy is planned from the start. This LinkedIn article explains how staged disclosure, buyer qualification, NDAs and careful communication can protect staff, customers and business value.
A business may perform well while the owner is involved, but buyers want confidence it can continue after completion. This LinkedIn article explains how owner dependence affects sale readiness, valuation and buyer confidence, with practical steps UK SME owners can take before going to market.
Professional buyers often prefer broker-led sales because they reduce wasted time, messy due diligence, and deal failure risk. This article explains how sellers can use that behaviour to prepare better, signal quality, and keep serious buyers engaged.
If you feel tired, burnt out, or worried you missed the best time to sell, the second half of 2026 may still be worth considering. This article looks at recent UK interest rate movements and explains how a structured broker-led approach can help owners make a calmer, better-prepared exit decision.
Discover how Turner Butler reached its 1,000 sales milestone, the experiences behind its success, and why expertise, confidentiality and resilience matter when selling a UK business.
Learn what a UK business broker does, the benefits of hiring one, and the five key questions to ask before choosing a broker to sell your business.
