Business Insights and Strategies
When preparing to sell a business, few steps matter more than creating a business data room. This secure, central hub stores all critical documents in one place. It ensures confidentiality and makes due diligence smoother for both sides. Buyers gain confidence when information is organised, accurate, and accessible. Sellers feel Read more
If you’ve ever typed how to sell your business quietly into Google, you already know. There is a lot of noise around most business sales. Brokers, public listings, and “For Sale” announcements may get attention, but they also create risk. Staff worry. Competitors speculate. Clients get nervous. A quiet sale, Read more
Wondering how to sell a business without a broker? You’re not alone. More UK owners are looking for a direct, confidential way to exit—without listings, intermediaries, or fanfare. For many, it’s about protecting their legacy, not just closing a deal. But how does it work in practice? In this guide, Read more
Seller protection in deferred payments isn’t just a technicality, it’s a survival strategy. For many UK business owners exiting their company, a portion of the final sale price is paid later. That’s fine when things go to plan. But what happens when they don’t? Deferred deals can quietly expose sellers Read more
“If you’re not ready to sell your business… we understand.”We hear this phrase more than any other. But here’s what’s interesting:The owners who say it?They’re often the ones thinking most clearly about the future. The Myth of Readiness In our work with UK business owners, we’ve noticed something important: “Readiness” Read more
The Cost of Waiting: Why So Many Owners Miss Their Ideal Exit Window Most UK business owners don’t regret selling, they regret waiting too long. Timing your exit isn’t about pressure, it’s about recognising your ideal exit window before it closes. At Epitome Capital, we’ve seen owners delay decisions by Read more
Before you think about price, listings, or lawyers, start with this: your business exit checklist.This isn’t a loud process. It begins quietly—often with a private moment where you realise it might be time.Whether you’re preparing to sell your business in the UK this year, or you are simply exploring future Read more
