Exit Readiness and Deal Support for UK Business Owners
Independent, founder-side advice to build optionality, maximise value, and reduce risk - before a deal forces your hand
Who We Help
Owners
Prepare for exit - Whether you're planning to sell in the next 12 months, de-risk, or just want to build a more valuable, less founder-dependent business.
Acquirers
Support for buyers - Independent deal reviews and commercial sense-checks for SME acquirers, searchers, and companies growing through acquisition.
From early exit planning to deal execution, we combine one-off diagnostics with ongoing founder-side support to make sure you pursue the right deal, on the right terms, at the right time for you
What We Help You Do:
Improve Value
Strengthen the things that influence price, confidence, and negotiation leverage.
Reduce Deal Risk
Identify issues that buyers will challenge before they become expensive problems.
Stay in Control
Confidently make decisions with a clear process and the right support around you.
How It Works
Step 1: Assess
Understand where the business stands today, what buyers will notice, and what needs attention first.
Step 2: Improve
Focus on the changes that reduce risk, improve value, and make the business more sale-ready.
Step 3: Execute
Move into decision support, buyer conversations, diligence, and completion with clear founder-side advice.
Real-world experience, founder-side perspective
- We have started, operated, bought, sold, and exited businesses
- We understand the pressure of making the right decisions at the right time
- We work with you in a structured way, and alongside your existing advisers where needed
Take a Peek behind the Business
Exit Planning Essentials
Not ready for a conversation yet? Check out our Resources Page for articles & insights, FAQ, and more; or try out our free Exit Readiness Calculator.
Common questions
Are you a broker or corporate finance firm?
Neither. We are founder-side advisers focused on exit readiness, decision support, and deal navigation. Our role is to help you clarify your objectives and constraints early, prepare properly, and make sure any deal you agree is the right one for you - while your broker, CF firm, tax and legal advisers handle their specialist roles.
Who do you typically work with?
Mostly UK owner-managed businesses with revenues of roughly £1m-£30m and EBITDA around £250k upwards. Common triggers are: a change in personal goals, succession, a growth plateau, or an unsolicited approach from a buyer
How do your four services fit together?
Think of them a stages in a journey: Exit Readiness Assessment (diagnostic)→Founder Decision Support (clarity on your path)→Deal Readiness Review (support around a live offer)→Exit Partner Programme (longer-term support through preparation and a process). You can start where it makes most sense to you; there's no obligation to use every service.
How do you charge for your work?
Our structured services (Exit Readiness Assessment, Founder Decision Support, Deal Readiness Review) are priced on a fixed-fee basis agreed in advance. Exit Partner Programme engagements are normally on a retainer, based on cadence and complexity.
Ready to get started?
Each service can stand alone, or they can be combined depending on your situation. There's no pressure and no long-term commitment - just a pragmatic conversation about what you need.
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