Whether you are seeking an exit from your business in the short, medium or long term, it is always beneficial to bare in mind how any potential acquirers will perceive your business. In order to attain the highest value it is important to get the company in the best possible shape. In doing so, business owners should endeavor to eliminate any potential issues which may arise come the due diligence process.

Within the company sales industry many brokers, investment banks and M&A companies often adopt a 'one size fits all' approach when it comes to structuring exit solutions for their clients.

Grounded within the theory that the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts, synergistic acquisitions are one of the most common forms of company sale.

The process of selling a business often comes with a high degree of misconception surrounding it. During our initial meetings with clients, these commonly held misconceptions often come to the fore and our directors are tasked with presenting the realities surrounding the process.

A host of internal and external factors need to be considered when selling a company in order to ensure that maximum value is received upon its eventual sale.

Dealing with business owners day in day out we find it startling how so few have have a considered exit strategy in place. Many believe that when the time comes to retire or move on to something else, all will simply fall into place. The reality is far from that and due to external market factors, timing and planning is crucial in this decision in order to receive maximum value for what will most likely be a business owners most valuable and prized asset.