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UK Seller's Guides

We know that the process of selling a business isn’t always easy, so we’ve created helpful guides that will prepare you for the challenges (and rewards) ahead.

Our guides cover various stages of the selling journey, which requires extensive preparation and documentation. We also offer guidance on how to use BusinessesForSale.com to sell your business and respond to interested buyers.

Even if you don’t plan on selling your business any time soon, these guides will be a valuable source of information when the comes.

Selling a Business Guide

It’s time to sell your business, but where do you start? This might be an overwhelming process for you, and we want to support you as much as we can.

That’s why we’ve created a valuable and informative guide on how to sell your business. We explain, step-by-step, what you can expect, how you should prepare, and what you need to do so you can achieve a realistic price for your business.

From preparation, business valuations, negotiations and post-sale considerations, this guide is dedicated to every business owner looking to sell their business.

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Create a Listing Guide

Creating a good listing is the first step to selling your business. The better your listing the better your enquiries can be. Use this guide to make sure that you have done everything you can to successfully advertise your business.

Find out what you need to include and what you should leave out so that you can attract a serious buyer. Spend time getting to know what buyers are looking for and put your best foot forward when it comes to advertising your business.

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Buyer Enquiries Guide

After listing your business for sale, you will need to get ready for the responses. Find out how you should respond to these enquiries and which ones you should respond to.

This guide will assist you in curating your answers while filtering out the tyre-kickers. It also takes you through non-disclosure agreements and what to consider before meeting with a buyer.

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Value Your Business Guide

Valuing your business is an important part of selling or setting your business on the right course. While it can seem like a daunting task, if you take it step by step and find the right professional or tool to help you it will be easier than you think.

We have put together this guide to give you everything you will need to know to help you through the process. The more prepared you are the better, so it is never too soon to start thinking about your valuation.

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Negotiating a Business Guide

Negotiating a business is a skill that requires meticulous planning, granular research and professional support. This guide offers you useful advice, examples, and tips on what you can expect during the negotiation process. We’ll point you in the right direction, and let you know how to yield successful results!

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The Seller’s Perspective: Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions incorporate two sides: the sell-side and the buy-side. This guide is dedicated to the seller’s perspective and will provide insights concerned with sell-side strategies, documents, FAQs and more.

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How to Sell a Failing Business

Failing businesses are a part of every economy and selling a business that is no longer profitable is possible.

This guide will offer helpful tips and advice on what you can expect when selling a distressed business in the United Kingdom.

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