Resources
Guides and insights for acquisition entrepreneurs.
How Much Does It Cost to Buy a Small Business UK?
Real UK price ranges for buying a small business, plus the hidden costs most buyers miss: legal fees, due diligence, stamp duty, and more.
Can You Buy a Business With Bad Credit UK?
Bad credit doesn't automatically stop you buying a UK business. Here's what actually matters, what your real options are, and where to start.
Is Buying an Established Business Actually Risky in the UK?
Most people assume buying a business is as risky as a startup. The data says otherwise. Here's what the risk really looks like for UK buyers.
ExitLeads vs BizCrunch vs ExitRadar: Honest Comparison
Comparing ExitLeads, BizCrunch and ExitRadar for UK acquisition entrepreneurs. Pricing, database size, verification, and who each tool is really built for.
How to Talk to a Business Broker for the First Time
Scared of calling a business broker? Here's exactly what to say, what they'll ask, and how to come across as a serious buyer from day one.
What Does "Buying Yourself a Job" Mean When Buying a Business?
Worried about buying yourself a job instead of a real business? Learn what it means, how to spot it, and how to avoid it as a first-time buyer in the UK.
Can You Buy a Business With No Money Down UK?
Yes, you can buy a UK business with little to no cash upfront. Here's how seller finance, asset-backed deals, and government schemes make it real.
How to Use Companies House to Find Acquisition Targets UK
A step-by-step guide to using Companies House to find UK acquisition targets — SIC codes, director ages, filing signals and more.
How to Contact a Business Owner About Buying Their Company UK
A direct, actionable guide to contacting UK business owners about buying their company — letter, email, LinkedIn, phone, and what to say.
UK SME Succession Crisis: The Exit Planning Opportunity
The UK SME succession crisis is creating a generational wealth transfer opportunity. Here's what the data shows and how acquisition entrepreneurs can act now.
How to Buy a Business Before It Goes to Market UK
Skip the brokers and buy direct. How to identify UK business owners ready to sell before they list — and why acting first wins better deals.
How to Find Off-Market Businesses for Sale UK
The practical guide to finding off-market UK businesses before they reach brokers — using director age, succession signals, and direct outreach.
How to Structure a Business Acquisition Deal UK: FCF Calculator Guide
Learn the FCF formula, offer calculation, deal structure testing and multiples for UK SME acquisitions. Includes the ExitLeads deal calculator.
How to Buy a Business in the UK: The Complete Guide
Learn how to buy a business in the UK — valuation, deal structures, due diligence, and financing. A practical guide for acquisition entrepreneurs.
How to Find a Business to Buy in the UK
A practical guide to finding a UK business to buy — from off-market sourcing to broker listings, with data on where the real opportunities are hiding.
UK Business Acquisition Due Diligence Checklist for SMEs
A practical UK business acquisition due diligence checklist for SME buyers — covering financials, legal, operational and people risks sub-£2m.
How to Value a Small Business UK: The Practical Guide
Learn how to value a small business in the UK using EBITDA multiples, net assets and goodwill. A practical guide for acquisition entrepreneurs targeting sub-£2m deals.
Signs a UK Business Owner Wants to Sell Their Company
Spot the signs a UK business owner wants to sell before they list publicly. A practical guide for acquisition entrepreneurs finding off-market deals.
How to Approach a Business Owner About Buying Their Company UK
How to approach a UK business owner about buying their company — outreach scripts, timing, seller finance framing, and the exact process from first contact to heads of terms.
Buying a Business from a Retiring Owner UK
How to buy a business from a retiring UK owner — deal structures, due diligence, seller finance, and why now is the right moment to act.
How to Buy a Business With No Money Down UK
Learn how to buy a UK business with no money down using seller finance, deferred consideration and asset-backed deals. A practical guide for acquisition entrepreneurs.