Markets move. Valuations fluctuate. Trends shift.

So how do you know when is the right time to sell?

Understanding your sector is one of the most important — and often overlooked — steps in preparing your business for sale. At EvolutionCBS, our EVOLVE programme includes in-depth sector analysis designed to give you a clear, evidence-based view of your market.

Here’s what sector analysis can tell you:

Current Demand in Your Industry

Is your sector in growth mode or facing headwinds? Is investor capital flowing into your industry, or shifting away? Knowing the bigger picture helps you make a more informed decision about when to go to market.

Recent Deal Activity and Valuations

What are businesses like yours actually selling for? Sector analysis reviews real data — including recent transactions and market multiples — to give you a grounded view of what your business could be worth and how it compares to others in your space.

Buyer Appetite for Businesses Like Yours

Different buyer groups look for different things. Private equity, trade buyers, international acquirers — all have shifting appetites depending on macroeconomic trends and strategic priorities. Sector analysis reveals who’s buying, what they’re looking for, and where your business fits in.

Why This Matters

Timing isn’t everything — but it matters more than most people think.

Selling into a rising market, or while demand for your type of business is peaking, can significantly increase valuation and deal terms.

Even if you’re not ready to sell yet, sector insights can shape your growth strategy, improve positioning, and help you focus on the key value drivers that matter most to buyers.

Preparation is an essential ingredient and the more you know about your market, the stronger your exit strategy will be.

Discover how EVOLVE can support your exit strategy.

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About EvolutionCBS

As a long-established premium provider of business sale advisory services to UK businesses, EvolutionCBS offers business owners a complimentary and confidential discussion on how their specific objectives could be met and provides them with pragmatic, practical advice on how to begin preparing both themselves and their businesses for future sale or investment.

EvolutionCBS works with owners of UK businesses in any sector, finding buyers from around the world through highly targeted research and supporting clients with dedicated Director-led teams, at every stage of their journey to a successful sale or investment.

If you are an owner or shareholder of a business and would like a no-obligation consultation on the sale of all or part of your business, please email: info@evolutioncbs.co.uk  or contact us on Tel: 0118 959 8224.