What we do for you...
Understanding your business
Free, no obligation appraisal of your business
Specialist, experienced consultants will meet with you at your
business premises at a time convenient to you to evaluate a fair
asking price. This is of course is without any obligation or cost
to you. Our marketing strategy will be specific to your business
and explained along with our fees and terms and conditions. There
is no pressure on you to make a decision.
Detailed sales particulars
The sales particulars are prepared in great detail without revealing
the name or location of the business. Our sales particulars are
some of the best in the industry and are tailor-made for you.
Many of the questions asked by potential purchasers are answered
without revealing your business identity within the particulars
which avoids wasting time and expense.
Types of package
Experience has shown us that particular types of businesses need
a certain type of package to maximise the asking price. Your business
details together with a photograph are listed in our monthly magazine
which is sent to over 10,000 people per month who are currently
looking for businesses within your sector.
Marketing your business
Advertising
Prepared to a high standard reflecting your business’ main characteristics
and the attributes potential vendors will notice. Our database
In conjunction with our partner websites means we have access
to nearly 200,000 registered buyers both nationally and internationally.
Database management
Our in-house database management system enables us to react immediately
to any responses by supplying up to date information and dealing
with requests for further details.
Web marketing
The Internet has revolutionised the way businesses are sold. Over
23,000 potential buyers visit our website as well as our partners’
sites on a daily basis. We have links to over 40 high profile
sites and we are continuously investing into Internet technology.
Our web presence has also expanded into the International arena.
This is supplemented by the latest social media techniques. We
make best use of this powerful marketing tool to increase web
traffic and channel a wider scope of buyers towards your business.
Desk research & targeted mailings
This involves the identification of complimentary businesses that
would probably be interested in buying your business such as suppliers,
competitors and even customers. To avoid damaging your business
a full list would be available to you from which you can select
the companies to whom you wish your details to be sent.
Public relations
We have links with PR companies who are able to control the knowledge
of a sale, either to promote it or limit it and to ensure that
the correct message is provided to the media.
Bespoke Marketing Campaigns
These are tailor-made packages to suit specific industries and
sectors where an exceptional marketing package is required. Non
traditional methods are employed to maximise the consideration
value. This can include E-Shots; a highly effective way of reaching
buyers on the database who show a promising match while maintaining
discretion and respecting confidentiality.
Support
Networking groups
Regular meetings with accountancy practices, bank managers, and
independent financial advisors who are actively seeking to help
their respective clients buy a business. This is a superb avenue
for generating serious buyers.
Technology
Utilising the latest telephone systems, we handle large volumes
of calls from prospective purchasers. Our computer systems are
state-of-the-art enabling us to communicate effectively with all
concerned parties
Dedicated sales negotiators
You will have your own dedicated negotiator who will be aware
of the finer details of your case. They have been trained to a
high standard and will provide you with a first class service.
Negotiators will aggressively but politely push the sale forward
and communicate with you at every stage. They receive a percentage
commission upon sale which invariably ensures they strive to achieve
the best price possible for you.
Client confidentiality agreements
For certain types of businesses and at your request prospective
purchasers are asked to sign a non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Purchaser vetting and funding
We vet the potential purchasers before viewing and when necessary
obtain proof that the purchaser has the funding in place before
he receives any details.
Feedback to all parties
The sales negotiators will provide regular feedback to all parties
concerned at every stage.
Monthly progress reports
Reports tracking the progress of the sale are sent out every month
to every vendor.
Arrange viewings
All viewings will be arranged by your sales negotiator who will
arrange them at a time convenient for you.
Marketing 3rd parties that we use
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