What happens on the initial call with the sellers?

The initial meeting with the sellers (and their advisers) is essentially a “get to know you” type ...

What do I look for in a private business?

A scoring system for private companies. Valius have devised a scoring system which can be used to ...

Why should you buy a business?

There are many reasons why you should try and buy a business. Some of these will resonate and some ...

Is a management buyout (MBO) better than a management buyin (MBI)?

There are many differences between an MBO and an MBI. The key differences are as follows: An MBO ...

What questions should I ask the sellers at a first meeting?

Why are you selling? Commonly stated reasons for selling include a well-earned retirement or maybe ...

What terms and terminology are used in a transaction to buy a business?

Deal origination – the process of searching for a target business to purchase. Ebitda/EBITDA – ...

Why is a Curriculum Vitae (CV) important when it comes to buying a business?

The CV is an essential part of how we communicate details about you as a buyer through to the sell ...

Why is a private buyer a sensible option for a seller?

There are many facets a private buyer can bring to a transaction which are deemed very important by ...