Selling your business is one of the most significant decisions you’ll ever make. Whether you’re a £5m company or a £50m EV enterprise, understanding what the journey looks like — from the very first conversation through to the final cheque — is essential. At EvolutionCBS, we guide owners through every step with clarity, strategy, and results.

Step 1 — Discovery & Initial Consultation

It all begins with an open and confidential conversation.
We take the time to understand:

• Your objectives and motivations
• Your business performance and market positioning
• What an ideal exit looks like for you

At this stage, we’ll assess your readiness and explore the best options available — including whether now is the right time to sell.

Step 2 — Preparation & Valuation

Before going to market, preparation is everything. We conduct a comprehensive valuation based on financials, market conditions, and buyer appetite.
Key deliverables include:

• A realistic valuation range
• Identifying opportunities to enhance business value
• A strategy to position your business as attractively as possible

Step 3 — Marketing & Buyer Outreach

We undertake bespoke and comprehensive worldwide research, focused on the opportunity your business represents to potential acquirers. We also leverage our extensive network of buyers, investors, and industry contacts to discreetly approach the right decision-makers.
Our aim is simple: find multiple, motivated buyers who will compete for your business, maximising your outcome.

Step 4 — Negotiation & Offers

With multiple buyers at the table, we negotiate from a position of strength. Our goal is to secure the best possible price and the most favourable deal structure for you as well as finding the RIGHT buyer for your business – this is of essential importance as you move to the final stage of the transaction.

Step 5 — Due Diligence

This is where the finer details matter. On average DD can consist of 700 questions so careful management is critical. EvolutionCBS will drive this process helping you ensure your transaction stays on track and guiding you through potential issues and pitfalls during the final stages of review and contract.

Step 6 — Completion & Beyond

The final contracts are signed, the funds are transferred, and you celebrate the next chapter. But for us, the journey doesn’t end there. We ensure a smooth transition for you and your business, supporting your post-sale plans where needed.

Why It Matters

For many owners, selling is a once-in-a-lifetime event. Having a clear roadmap removes uncertainty and helps you approach the process with confidence.

If you’re considering selling in the next 12–24 months, now is the time to start preparing.

Contact us today to start a confidential conversation.
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fraser.hodgkiss@evolutioncbs.co.uk
www.evolutioncbs.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 118 959 8224

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If you would like a no-obligation consultation on the sale of your business or would like to discuss our Business Valuation Service, click here.

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, we boast a market leading success rate with 14 year average above 75%.

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.