Sell Your
Business
We Will Buy Your Business Stress Free!
You may be wanting to retire, own a business that’s in financial difficulty, or maybe you want to exit your business for other personal reasons.
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Whatever the reason may be, we work with business owners (with £1m to £10m turnover) who need to sell their business. We are the buyer so you are not dealing with "middlemen" and therefore there are no broker or agent fees.
All we ask is that business owners have turnover of over £1m and are prepared to:
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Review creative solutions to purchase the business
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Work together to arrive at a fair valuation
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Understand that we will take care of their business
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Work with us in the early stages to help maintain a smooth transition
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We buy profitable successful businesses but we also accept businesses that are showing a loss or are in financial distress with looming creditors, HMRC debts or behind with landlord payments.
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WE ARE THE BUYERS - SO NO BROKER / AGENT FEES
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Who We
Help
Retiring
This is the number one reason for selling a business at the present time. We respect the hard work and years of effort put into a business and want to take it into the next generation.
Financial Difficulties
We do not only purchase profitable businesses but also will review businesses that are making a loss and in financial difficulty. It can be a very stressful time for a business owner & we aim to remove that stress.
Need A Quick Sale
There are many reasons why a business owner may require a quick sale. As you are dealing direct with the buyer we can provide a quick review of the business to assess if its suitable and present you with an offer.
Emigration
When emigrating it can be a very stressful time and selling your business can hold you back from making your big move. We can assist with a swift, stress free purchase of suitable businesses.
Selling
Process
Initial Enquiry
The first step in the journey begins with the initial enquiry, or our approach to you. At this stage we will find out more about each other and your business (usually via telephone call). You may decide that this isn’t the right route for you at this time or that you’d like to discuss in more detail, without any commitment or obligation.
We will both sign a Non-disclosure agreement so that we can exchange information securely.
Business Review
At this stage we need to discuss your company performance in greater detail, looking at turnover and profit from the last three years. More importantly, we are looking to establish a relationship based on trust, ensuring our values, needs and wants are aligned.
We use several parameters to evaluate a potential acquisition including market position, customers, competitors, main suppliers, historical data and future involvement of key employees.
Our main criteria, is that the company is profitable and preferably with a second tier of management in place (however we will consider financially distressed businesses).
Meeting / Consultation
The consultation stage is continue to build rapport and to ensure that any additional queries regarding the business / structure are clarified. Furthermore we will discuss whether key individuals will stay involved after the acquisition.
Following this we would make you an offer for your business and outline how the deal would be structured.
Detailed Due Diligence
Following signing of Heads of Terms, a more in-depth detailed due diligence process commences. This involves the review of all areas of the business including financially and operationally.
These are reviewed in detail to ensure that we have the full picture so that following completion we can continue and build upon the legacy that you have grown.
Completion
The sale and purchase agreement (contract) is finalised and exchanged. Completion can be an unsettling time as you, your employees and our team begin to embrace this new phase. But it is also an exciting opportunity for a new start for everyone involved.
We understand and appreciate that change should be handled sensitively and we are extremely mindful of this. Therefore, we pride ourselves on excellent communication which is essential at this stage.
Next Phase Of Your Journey
Once the sale has completed, and after the initial hands on review has been completed, we will begin to implement our plan for the business. This is a blueprint of excellence that we bring to every company we buy.
This is the stage in the process where you begin to enjoy the rewards for all your hard work. It's the start of a process of positive change, where you can move into the next phase of your life and enjoy freedom from the burden, responsibilities, and daily grind of running a company.
Industries
Our acquisitions usually fall into the property services, construction, healthcare, manufacturing or online sectors but we consider all opportunities to see if a good fit within our group.
There's a more detailed list of sectors of interest here.
Property Support Services
Our main area of expertise lies within the property industry and so we are keenly interested in any business related to the sector, for example (but not limited to):
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Self Storage Facilities
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Facilities Management
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Commercial Fit Out Contractors
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General Maintenance
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Landscape / Grounds Maintenance
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Fire Safety & Maintenance
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Security Services / Equipment
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Gates & Fencing
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Sound & Home Entertainment
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Hire Companies
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Other Property Related Businesses
Healthcare
Through our founder Kevin's property experience & his families in-depth involvement within the healthcare sector its a natural fit within the group. Our main areas of interest within healthcare sector but not limited to are:
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Pharmacies
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Care Homes
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Domiciliary Care
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Dental Practices
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Opticians
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Veterinary Surgeries
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Medical Consulting & Wholesalers
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Other Healthcare Related Services
Manufacturing
Having been involved in the design, manufacture and sale of various products our founder Kevin has a keen interest in not only developing the manufacturing business offline but also online with innovotive strategies / new brands.
We have a particular interest in the following manufacturing sectors:
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Food
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Property / Construction Related Products
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Packaging
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Metal Fabrication
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Other Manufacturing Sectors
Online Ventures
All businesses, no matter what the sector require an online presence and a level of digital marketing. Fern Commerce is very experienced and interested in Online Businesses in the following sectors:
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Digital Marketing Agencies
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eCommerce Businesses
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Saas Websites
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Lead Generation
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Education / Training
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Other Online Venture
Any Sector
​If your business sector is not listed within our preferred sectors do not hesitate to contact us as we will always consider each business (profitable or distressed) within its own merits and see if they are any synergies within our groups.
If you would like to discuss the stress free sale of your business, contact us now on 020 8064 0760 or book a free consultation via the below button.
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