Guides & Reports
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Practical playbooks, sector insight and UK market intelligence for every stage of buying or selling a business.
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16 practical resources
Clear, independent guidance built around real UK SME transactions.
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Buying guides
From sourcing opportunities and due diligence to funding and completion.
01How to Buy a Business in the UK, A Complete Guide
From sourcing the right opportunity to completing the deal, this is the complete playbook for first-time business buyers in the UK.
14 min read02How to Value a Business, UK Guide
A practical valuation guide for UK owners and buyers, covering the methods that actually get used in real-world SME deals.
9 min read03How to Write a Business Plan for an Acquisition
An acquisition business plan is a different document to a startup plan. Here is how to build one that wins lender approval and keeps your deal on track.
10 min read
Selling guides
From valuation and preparation to negotiation and a successful handover.
01How to Sell a Business in the UK
How to prepare, market and complete the sale of a UK business while protecting price, confidentiality and the team you have built.
12 min read02Understanding Business Sale Agreements
The legal documents that sit underneath every UK business sale, explained in plain English for buyers and sellers.
13 min read
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Sector guides
Focused guidance for the commercial realities, risks and opportunities in each industry.
Market reports
UK deal data and market context to support valuations, negotiations and investment decisions.
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