Selling a business is one of the most significant decisions an owner will make – and the earlier you prepare, the more value you can protect and create.
Many owners enter the sale process unprepared which can lead to delays, reduced valuations, additional due diligence requests and in some cases, failed transactions. SaleReady101 helps identify, prioritise and address these issues well before they become obstacles.
Conduct SaleReady101 assessment using 101 questions across 11 core areas to identify value enhancement opportunities and deal risks.
Provide ongoing tracking against the action plan and refine next steps as organisational development continues
Perform final assessment, conclude transaction approach recommendations, and assist with the sale mandate process.
Our SaleReady101 review assesses your business across four key areas that can have the greatest impact on a successful transaction.
SaleReady101 is a structured sale-readiness review for business owners. We work through a diagnostic assessment of your business to identify the risks and value-enhancement opportunities that most influence a successful sale. We prioritise recommended actions and can also help you address matters ahead of a transaction.
We focus on the four areas that most affect a transaction- process delays, transaction derailment, price impact and value improvement – to prioritise the issues most likely to affect deal certainty and value.
A clear, practical report highlighting key risks, value drivers and priority actions, together with tailored recommendations and a roadmap for improvement to strengthen buyer appeal and deal readiness.
The initial diagnostic is typically completed within a few weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your business and the availability of information. We’ll agree a timetable with you at the outset.
Yes. All information you share is treated in strict confidence, and the review can be conducted discreetly without alerting staff or third parties.
It is up to you what happens next and what level of ongoing involvement you would like from us. We are happy to provide ongoing support to monitor progress against your action plan, refine recommendations as your business develops and, when you’re ready to transact, assist with the sale process.
You benefit from experienced advisers with an extensive track record supporting businesses sales and acquisitions, backed by a full team of accountants and tax advisers, giving you access to specialist tax, audit and business advisory expertise whenever it’s needed.
Contact us to arrange a no-obligation conversation about how SaleReady101 can help you prepare for a successful sale.
The earlier you begin, the more time you have to strengthen value drivers and remove potential deal obstacles – but the review still adds value even if a sale is closer.
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