A guide to buying a business or selling a business

Buying or selling a business



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For all businesses, large and small, acquiring a company can be a cost-effective shortcut to growth. Acquiring is faster, less risky, cheaper, and easier to finance than other traditional growth strategies. One major advantage in a well executed acquisition, is that the acquiring company can take advantage of synergies.
In brief, the two companies together will be stronger and more profitable than either company was previously.
International Corporate Services specialise in helping medium sized and small companies grow through acquisitions. We have many years experience in the intricate details of the acquisition process including finding and approaching prospective sellers through to final implementation of the deal and the integration of the newly acquired company.
Corporate Angel accountants has been locating businesses for acquisition for over 20 years. One major point that he has learned is that most of the businesses that are sold each year are never listed or advertised. Yet, many business owners consider selling but don't actively take the step of putting the company up for sale. International Corporate Services have learned how to approach and work with those business owners who are in the category of "Maybe I'll consider selling."

Let us know what type of business you are considering buying. We will tell you what may be available now or may available in the near future.


How we can help you to sell your business

As a Chartered Certified accountancy/advisory firm our sale exercise offers much more than just a brokering service. We are here to hold your hand from the start to completion of selling a business / company. We handle every aspect of the company / business sale, leaving management free to continue to run the business. We undertake an extensive marketing program and once a buyer has been found for you, the negotiating process is undertaken to realise the maximum value of your business.

Selling a business can be fraught with hidden pitfalls and our aim is to make the process as smooth as possible, whilst maintaining the confidentiality which is so important to the continued success of the negotiations. We prepare outline Sale Particulars on your business in conjunction with yourself, your auditors or other advisers. We identify prospective purchasers from our research and, with your consent, approach them confidentially to assess their level of interest in an acquisition. Once Confidentiality Agreements have been obtained from interested parties, we will review each one and formally introduce your company to them. We will then arrange initial meetings and monitor the negotiations to a successful sale.