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Our simple and straightforward business acquisition service takes the stress out what can otherwise be a complex and time-consuming process. By utilising our years of experience and strong business relationships across multiple sectors, you can acquire the right business for your company's needs with minimal fuss.

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Business acquisition advisory

With in-house experts and strategic partners that have guided countless different businesses in their growth efforts, we’re uniquely positioned to be able to facilitate the right acquisition for your business.

Whether you’re looking to capture a larger market share, diversify your service offerings, or simply optimise your cash flow, we can help to ensure that any acquisition you pursue will actually achieve what your business needs.

Acquiring a business can be fraught with hidden dangers, but with our specialist guidance, you can feel safe in the knowledge that every possible aspect of your potential acquisition has been thoroughly investigated and checked over to avoid any nasty surprises arising later on.

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Enjoy quicker and easier business growth

Done correctly, a business acquisition can fast-track business growth exponentially. It’s well-documented that a company’s toughest period usually encompasses its first few years of operation, and by circumventing that by acquiring an already established business, you stand to reduce any risk substantially.

Acquiring a business neatly avoids the laborious years needed to build a new venture from the ground up. It can give you instant access to experienced employees, beneficial contracts, and not least, a ready-made customer base.

Avoid the pitfalls of an unguided acquisition

While the acquisition of another company is generally a good idea, a poorly planned acquisition can actually damage your current business. By utilising our expertise in purchasing other companies, you can avoid –

  • Hidden problems appearing after purchase
  • Overpaying inflated valuations
  • The stress of managing due diligence, legal paperwork and countless other aspects while running your current business
  • Buying the wrong company for your long-term business goals
  • A long drawn-out process, when an experienced advisor could make it far quicker
  • Uncertainty of the exact assets you’ve purchased

Done well, a strategic business acquisition can elevate a company to the next level.

Done badly, a poor acquisition can destroy a company overnight.

With so much on the line, why take the risk of not using a specialist business acquisition service?

 

Protect your investment with our expertise

We’ve seen many businesses come to us for help after making poorly planned acquisitions elsewhere, and as such, we’ve spotted every red flag you could possibly encounter when purchasing another company.

By using our in-depth and thorough acquisition service, you can be sure that any hidden debts, expensive contracts, poor financial records, or difficult commercial competition are highlighted by our investigations.

 

Experts in strategic acquisitions

We can provide advice on how to get the most out of any potential acquisition by working with you to determine what would work best for your particular company. No business is the same, so we believe that any acquisition advice has to carefully tailored to the needs of each company.

Our team of advisors have built up strong relationships with businesses nationwide and can provide you with several options to best suit your company.

How we can help you

Our specialist service keeps you involved and in the loop throughout the acquisition process, while removing all the stress of trying to do it alone.

We can assist you with –

  • Identifying the right businesses to further your long-term goals
  • Filtering out acquisition opportunities that could cause future problems
  • Negotiating the best deal for purchase
  • Thorough due diligence checks on potential targets
  • Raising capital through different funding methods
  • Transaction structuring
  • Legal matters
  • Navigating intellectual property, licenses, and existing contracts

 

Allow us to take the strain

Acquiring another business entails the handling of reams of paperwork, complex legal matters, and the double checking of every tiny detail. It’s a stressful process for anybody, let alone those that are already tasked with running their current companies.

Business acquisition mistakes can also be costly, so it makes strong financial sense to enlist the help of experienced acquisition professionals to oversee the most critical and time-consuming aspects of the process.

 

How to get started

Get in touch online

Use our online form to arrange a free, no-obligation meeting to discuss what the best option is for you.

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Call us for free advice

Start by getting in touch with our team of business advisers for a free initial consultation on 0800 975 0380. We can help you understand if what the options are and which would be the best one for you. We’re dedicated to giving you the best advice for your unique position.

How we work

With over 60 years worth of experience, our team are well placed to deal with the most complex of business issues. Understanding the landscape is critical. We have a wide range of tools at our disposal to effectively assist you and your business. Let us help you deal with any urgent and difficult situations your company is now facing.

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Step 1

Consider how an acquisition could benefit your business

Take a moment to think about what your desired outcome would be. Do you want to diversify your offerings in order to protect your business, or have you seen scope for capturing a larger market share?

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Step 2

You get in touch with us

We do not charge for any initial discussions or meetings. Call us on 0800 975 0380 or email us on [email protected] safe in the knowledge that your conversation will be completely free of charge and no-obligation. We only charge once we have been instructed by you.

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Step 3

Talk with our advisors

A cornerstone of our work ethic is confidentiality. We will discuss your options with complete confidentiality while we provide you with the correct advice. We absolutely will not discuss or pass on your details to any other parties without your express consent.

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Step 4

Understand your options

We'll discuss the various options available to you, again this is free of charge. You can then decide if you want us to help you. All of our fees are clearly documented and therefore you don’t need to worry about any hidden costs. Forbes Burton is recognised for our clear, honest, and professional advice.

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Step 5

We prepare the solution

If you decide to let us help you and your business, we'll start work straight away. The stress and hassle is taken away as we work alongside you to help you acquire the business you decide to purchase. We'll let you know what is happening at all stages so you know everything is being taken care of.

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