Sourcing a business

How do I find a business to buy?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:27:16 GMT

There are numerous ways of sourcing a deal. You may have already been into the market and done some searching. This might be your first foray into searching and you don’t know where to start. You may even have a specific target business in your sights but you haven’t been able to progress too far.

What do I need to look for in the ideal target business?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:25:03 GMT

There are a number of factors which, if present, make a good case for a private buyer to be able to effect the purchase of an SME business. Some of these include:

How do I find a private company for sale?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:23:47 GMT

There are many routes to finding a private company for sale. These can include online directories, Linkedin, researchers, business sale brokers/agents, accountants, solicitors, corporate financiers acting for buyers/sellers, friends/family network, etc etc.

What to look out for in the Information Memorandum (IM)?

Admin — Thu, 28 May 2026 20:22:12 GMT

The IM is the key sales document for any business for sale. It should contain the answers to many of the questions you will have regarding that business once you’ve reviewed the teaser document for it.