Private buyers

What happens on the initial call with the sellers?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:39:04 GMT

The initial meeting with the sellers (and their advisers) is essentially a “get to know you” type meeting and, these days, is likely to be held via a video platform such as Teams or Zoom. Ahead of a call with the sellers, you will likely be asked for an agenda.

What do I look for in a private business?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:37:03 GMT

A scoring system for private companies.

Valius have devised a scoring system which can be used to pre-select any business which is being considered for purchase. Starting from zero, observe the 11 point system below and add or subtract according to the instructions for each question:

Why should you buy a business?

hello@stephenainsworth.com (user) — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:35:46 GMT

There are many reasons why you should try and buy a business. Some of these will resonate and some will be more personal to you than others:

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

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:34:42 GMT

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

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

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:33:52 GMT

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

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:32:51 GMT

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

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

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:31:16 GMT

The CV is an essential part of how we communicate details about you as a buyer through to the sell side advisers. The sellers will wish to know as much about you and your background as possible, in order that they can report back to their client and give them the comfort that you are a serious and credible option. Only by having as much information as possible about any buyer can they do that.

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

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:30:21 GMT

There are many facets a private buyer can bring to a transaction which are deemed very important by the seller and hence, why a private buyer is seen as a very credible buyer option, including the following: