Business Sales
You only sell your business once - getting it right is crucial

In order to achieve the highest possible value for your business you need to consider all key aspects at an early stage – failure to do so may result in a much lower price or, indeed, in no sale at all.

Our team will work closely with you to take the whole business sale process from initial briefing to successful conclusion.

In addition to seeking to achieve the highest possible value for your business, our in-house team of tax specialists is on hand to ensure that the proceeds are received in the most tax efficient way.

The business for sale process is a complex blend of experience, art and science, and has a number of key elements:

  • Decision to sell
  • Valuation
  • Preparation
  • Marketing
  • Selection of best suitors
  • Negotiation and completion

Once terms are agreed with the preferred purchaser “Heads of Agreement” are prepared and close liaison maintained with all other professional advisers relative to such matters as due diligence, warranties and indemnities in order to move to a conclusion as quickly as possible. However our service does not end with legal completion. There are often post disposal issues to be dealt with – our team is always on hand to assist and advise.

The various elements are explained further in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section. If you would like to arrange a free initial meeting to discuss your requirements, please call Malcolm Coomber on 020 7292 7800 or email

Hyde Corporate Finance is part of the Hyde Partnership, providing joined up advice across consulting, accounting, tax and marketing issues.

"Having never been involved in a company sale before, Malcolm and Gaby guided two novices through the whole process with a great deal of care. The economic climate changed just as we started to get serious about moving the business on, but Hyde still managed to find us a buyer in a very difficult market."

Chris Redburn,
Redburn Transfer Ltd

"Hyde Corporate Finance were superb - they found a buyer who was an ideal match for the business and achieved a total package value considerably above what I had expected to receive. Doing any deal is nerve wracking but their help was invaluable. They were good to work with - straight forward, tough but level headed when the butterflies started!"

Anita Wild, English 2000