Our Services

We help small businesses owners grow by acquiring other businesses, then exit for the largest valuation possible.

We also help small business owners looking to exit their business do so for the largest valuation and in the most optimal way.

Our fee structure depends on the scope and complexity of the engagement. We typically charge a combination of fixed fees for our advisory services and success fees based on the outcome of the transaction. Please contact us to discuss your specific needs and receive a customised proposal.

Yes, we will help you identify and secure financing options for your acquisition. The goal is always to ensure you don't put any of your own cash reserves into deals.

We will assist you in deal negotiations by providing insights, advice, and support throughout the transaction process. Our level of involvement varies depending on the service level by which we are working with you, ranging from a purely advisory role, to a fully done-for-you service. We'll help you structure the deal, negotiate terms, and manage any potential risks to ensure a successful outcome.

We conduct a thorough due diligence process to assess the target business's financial performance, management team, competitive positioning, and growth potential. We also consider factors such as market conditions, industry trends, and any synergies that may arise from the acquisition.

Our exit planning services help identify key value drivers in your business and develop strategies to optimise them. We'll assist you in improving financial performance, streamlining operations, mitigating risks, and enhancing the overall attractiveness of your business to potential buyers. This includes reducing any dependence on the existing owners of the business, and ensuring all finances and accounts are well-prepared for potential buyers to look at.

Yes, our team can assist you in identifying and targeting potential buyers who are a good fit for your business. We can also help with marketing your business, screening prospective buyers, and facilitating the negotiation process.

Exit planning is the process of preparing a business for sale or transition, with the goal of maximising its value and ensuring a smooth transaction. Most businesses never sell and those that do are usually forced to sell for sub-par valuations because they did not take the time to prepare their business for sale.

It's best to start planning for your business exit several years before you intend to sell or transition, as this allows ample time to implement strategies that can enhance your business's value and address any potential issues that may arise during the sale process. If you can't start preparing several years before, at least 8 months of preparation is required if you want to give your business a good chance of being sold for a fair valuation.

Some ways to make your business more attractive to buyers include demonstrating consistent revenue and profit growth, having a strong management team in place, maintaining up-to-date and accurate financial records, reducing customer concentration, and ensuring that all contracts, licenses, and permits are in order.

When choosing a successor, consider factors such as their experience, leadership skills, industry knowledge, and ability to maintain and grow the business. It's also important to ensure that the successor shares your vision for the company and has the financial resources necessary to complete the transaction.

Acquiring another businesses can help your small business grow by providing access to new customers, markets, technologies, or resources. It can also lead to cost savings and increased operational efficiency through economies of scale or by eliminating redundant costs.

The ideal target businesses for acquisition depend on your growth objectives, industry, and existing resources. We'll work closely with you to identify businesses that complement your current operations, offer synergies, and have the potential to increase your company's valuation.

We can help you develop a detailed integration plan to ensure a smooth transition and maximise the value of your acquisition. This may include aligning operations, consolidating systems, and integrating employees to achieve the desired synergies and growth objectives.

The acquisition process can vary depending on the size and complexity of the target business, as well as the level of due diligence and negotiations required. Generally, it can take anywhere from a few months to over a year to complete an acquisition. As an average, 4-6 months would be expected.