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Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. It’s not just about finding a buyer — it’s about maximising value, reducing risk, and achieving an outcome that reflects the yearsRead more

At EvolutionCBS, we work with motivated business owners to manage their succession plan and achieve the very best possible outcomes when it comes to selling their companies. Behind every successful deal is a dedicated teamRead more

When you’re thinking about selling your business, it’s easy to assume buyers only care about your financial performance. While revenue and profitability are important, they are just part of the story. Serious acquirers — whetherRead more

Selling a business is never straightforward, but if your company is valued between £5m and £50m EV, the process demands a very different strategy than the one used by smaller enterprises. Here’s why: 1. BuyersRead more

Planning a successful business exit isn’t about guesswork — it’s about strategy. Too many owners wait until they’re “ready to sell” before thinking about preparation. But the reality is that a successful sale begins longRead more

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 preparingRead more

When preparing to sell your business, surface-level figures just won’t cut it. Serious buyers — and their advisors — will put your financials under a microscope. Every line item, policy, and underlying assumption will beRead more

When it comes to selling your business, one of the most important questions you need to answer is: Who’s going to buy it? Many owners skip this step. They focus on internal performance, but don’t thinkRead more

When it comes to selling a business the old adage fail to plan, plan to fail applies doubly. For UK business owners with a company in the £5 million – £50 million Enterprise Value rangeRead more

Many business owners don’t know what their company is really worth. Even fewer know what’s driving (or holding back) that value. Getting a clear, professional valuation early on is essential—and not just for timing yourRead more

You wouldn’t sell your house without first giving it a proper clean, fixing the roof, or staging the interior for buyers. So why go to market with your business unprepared? The reality is that privateRead more

Due Diligence is a rigorous and demanding exercise, requiring input from a raft of professional advisors, including M&A consultants, corporate finance lawyers and specialist tax advisors. The time and expense involved means that when proceedingsRead more