Your ‘Stake-in-the-Ground’ Valuation: Why It Matters Long Before the Sale

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 your exit.
At EvolutionCBS, we call this your Stake-in-the-Ground Valuation. It’s the starting point of your EVOLVE journey. This isn’t about guesswork. We dig into the numbers, analyse sector trends, assess risk factors, and give you a realistic benchmark. With this, you can:
- Measure progress as you prepare for sale
- Identify areas for value enhancement
- Ensure alignment with potential buyer expectations
It’s the first step in moving from where you are to where you want to be: a confident, successful exit.
Learn more about EVOLVE and book a free consultation
Email: fraser.hodgkiss@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.
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.