Selling your business

As a business owner the time will come when your thoughts turn to selling and exit and the decision to sell could be the most important financial transaction in your life. Of course, you’ll want to find the right buyer and achieve the highest value but it’s also key to get the best terms, prioritising what’s important to you. You’ll also want to ensure a smooth sales process, with minimal disruption to your business and your people.

The Corporate Finance Team at Wilson Partners is ready and waiting to apply our unrivalled practical and commercial experience to your deal and support you through every step of the process.

Whether you’re looking to sell your entire business or just part of it, professional advice is essential to ensure you achieve maximum value. It’s crucial to start conversations around selling your business as early as possible so our experienced team can identify the best route to market. We start with understanding your objectives, exploring all available options and working with you to ensure your business is in the best possible position for sale. Once we’ve agreed the sales strategy and target valuation for your business, you can confidently put your business in our hands as we identify and assess potential buyers and lead on negotiations right until the deal is done. And as our tax specialists are part of the team, we’ll be sure to work together to maximise your after-tax return from the sale.

What’s my business worth?
Wanting to know what your business is worth is likely to be one of your burning questions when you begin to consider selling your business. Understanding what your business is worth is vital as it can help you establish a plan for the future and guide your decision on when to sell. We will establish an accurate valuation of your business based on market insight, up-to-date data and an in-depth view of your business that will see your business.

Why get a valuation?
Going to market to establish a price point for your business is a costly move and is not always appropriate or desirable as it leads to the buyer setting the price. Without an up-to-date valuation it’s difficult to gauge if offers are reasonable and reflect the true market value. A valuation from Wilson Partners along with advice and guidance throughout the selling process will see you achieve a desired and reasonable outcome from the sale of your business. We’ll have your interests in mind throughout every stage and draw upon our award-winning experience in corporate finance services.