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- Case studies
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- Advice for buyers
  Advice for buyers:
  Looking to buy a business? We’ll guide you through the buying process step by step, from identifying the right opportunity to benchmarking it against others, making an offer and completing the deal.
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- acquisition services
  Strategic Acquisition Searches
  Looking for your next strategic acquisition? From defining your brief and qualifying prospects to managing confidential outreach, due diligence support, and negotiation. Our role is to reduce risk and improve deal quality.
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- FAQ’s for Buyers
  FAQ’s for buyers:
  Got questions about buying a business? This section answers the most common queries from first-time and seasoned buyers. We cover everything from raising finance, through to negotiation and lots more.
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Sell
- Sell menu:
- Sell a business
  Sell a Business:
  Thinking of selling? Learn how we support business owners through the full sales process. Everything from preparing your business for market to negotiating a deal and completing the sale.
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- Value my business
  Value my Business:
  Most people only need a business valuation during a sale or acquisition. But there are many other reasons why you might need one. Shareholder disputes, gifting shares to employees, securing funding, or for tax and insurance purposes. We provide credible, independent valuations. How can we help?
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- Structuring your sale
  Structuring Your Sale:
  How you structure your business sale matters. This section explains different deal structures, payment terms, and legal considerations so helping you plan for a clean and profitable exit.
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- Case studies
  Sectors:
  Construction & Maintenance
  Engineering
  Leisure
  Manufacturing
  Property
  Retail
  Services
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  Wholesale & Distribution
  Regions:
  Scotland
  Northern England
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  Northern Ireland
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- Advice for sellers
  Advice for Sellers:
  Selling your business is a major milestone. Often a once in a lifetime event. Discover practical guidance on exit planning, positioning your business for sale, and finding the right buyer at the right price.
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- FAQ’s for Sellers
  FAQ’s for Sellers:
  Have questions about selling a business? We answer the key things owners ask, everything from timing and valuation to confidentiality and choosing the right advisors.
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Exit Planning
- Exit Planning menu:
- Planning your business exit
  Planning your business exit:
  Exit planning is the process of shaping your business into a valuable, attractive proposition that will give you choices when it’s time to move on. By putting in the time now, you’ll not only maximise sale value but also make for a smoother transition.
  Planning your business exit
- Accredited Value Guides
  Our Exit Strategy Team
  Our team of qualified exit strategy partners are ready to guide you through the process from initial goal setting, the evaluation of your business, action planning, preparation and sale.
  Accredited Value Guides
- Maximise your business sale
  Maximise Your Business Sale:
  Your business shouldn’t just provide an income, it’s also an investment in your future. To maximise that investment, we look beyond the financials. We consider your role in the business, growth potential, recurring revenues, intellectual property, and more. Focussing on these areas can significantly improve your sale value.
  Maximise your business sale
- Case Studies
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  Education & Training
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  Manufacturing
  Services
  Tech & Media
  Wholesale & Distribution
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  Northern England
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  Southern England
  Wales
  Northern Ireland
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About Us
- About Us menu:
- Our services
  Our Services:
  Whether you're buying, selling, valuing, or preparing an exit strategy for the future, we help business owners at every stage of the journey. With decades of experience and a nationwide team, we offer practical, professional support to guide you through complex decisions and achieve the best outcomes.
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- Case Studies
  Delivering Successful Deals Across Sectors:
  Our case studies showcase real-world examples of our support for clients who have bought and sold businesses across the UK and in many different sectors. From navigating complex negotiations to overcoming regulatory and operational challenges, each story highlights our tailored strategies employed to help our clients achieve a successful outcome.
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- Insights
  Our thoughts on the marketplace:
  Explore expert blogs, news, and articles on buying, selling, valuing and exiting businesses, all based upon our over 45 years of experience.
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- Meet The Team
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  Expertise:
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Accredited Value Guides

Business Partnership are delighted to be the National Partner Firm of Value Builder ™

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Business Partnership is the only UK business broker to be appointed as a Partner firm to the internationally renowned Value Builder System™ .

Value Builder provide a complete methodology and eco-system dedicated to helping SME’s with turnover from £1m-£20m punch above their weight when they come to selling. Our specialist Partners, based in every region in the UK, can guide you through a process that can add on average 71% to the value of a business.

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Whether you’re selling, buying, or planning for the future, Business Partnership is here to help. Contact us today to speak with your local Regional Partner and start your journey toward success.