Customer purpose
A clear service that people need and understand.
For business owners / Exploring the next chapter
You’ve built something that matters.
Now you may be thinking about what comes next. Brian is considering acquisitions of UK service businesses and welcomes an introduction.
There is a business.
And there is your story.
You may be considering a different role, a future sale or a fresh direction for the company. Before discussing a transaction, we would like to understand what you have built and what you want for its future.
What do customers rely on you for? What makes the team good at its work? What would you want a future owner to preserve? Those questions are a useful place to begin.
Introduce your businessEvery business is different. Any potential acquisition would depend on mutual fit, further information, appropriate checks and agreed terms.
What catches our attention
A useful service.
A reason to return.
We are interested in the fundamentals of a business, not just how it looks in a sales presentation.
Reputation & relationships
Reasons customers choose the business, and people who know how to deliver.
Room to improve
Practical opportunities to strengthen systems, service or day-to-day operations.
One step at a time.
An introduction
Share the outline of your business and what you are considering. A short, clear message is enough to begin.
Understand the fit
If there is mutual interest, discuss the service, the owner’s priorities and the questions each side would need answered.
Agree how to go further
Before sharing sensitive detail, discuss confidentiality, the information needed and a suitable way to exchange it.
Consider the next chapter
Only after further discussion and appropriate checks would any potential structure, terms or transition be considered.
What kinds of businesses are of interest?
Brian is considering UK service businesses. We are interested in understanding companies with a useful service, a local or specialist reputation and customers who value what they do. We have not published a fixed turnover range or a list of guaranteed target sectors; fit starts with the individual business.
Do I need to be ready to sell?
No. An introduction can be exploratory. Tell us whether you are considering a sale, thinking about a change in your role or simply beginning to explore options. Neither side is committing to a transaction by having a conversation.
What should I include in my first message?
A brief description of the service, the area you operate in, your connection to the business and what has prompted you to get in touch. Please leave out customer lists, passwords, detailed accounts and other sensitive documents.
How will confidentiality be handled?
Website enquiries are stored privately and handled under our privacy notice. If discussions move towards sensitive business information, we can discuss confidentiality arrangements and an appropriate sharing method first. Sending the form does not itself create a non-disclosure agreement.
Will you make an offer or commit to a timescale?
An introduction is a first step, not a promise of an offer, funding or completion. Any next steps would depend on mutual interest, further information and appropriate checks. Terms and timing would need to be discussed for the specific opportunity.
Can an adviser or introducer get in touch?
Yes. Explain who you represent and provide a broad outline of the opportunity. Please only share information you have permission to share. Any role, terms or fee arrangements would need to be agreed separately.
A related perspective
The next owner. Not just the next offer.No pitch deck needed to say hello.