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Exit Planning

Exiting a business takes time, but being prepared pays off and will mean your exit can play out just as you want it to.

How we help

Our Exit Planning service starts years before you sell and sail off into the sunset.

We’ll assess your tax situation and tailor an exit strategy to your business.

Get assistance saving tax with Business Asset Disposal Relief and other credits and deductions to save every penny.

We’ll ensure compliance with tax returns and payments for a smooth, tax-efficient exit so you can put your feet up

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Plan Ahead

Start thinking about your exit strategy from the beginning to ensure a smooth transition.

Our expertise in business strategy, exit planning, and succession planning can help you get your ducks in a row.

We can help you make cost and tax-efficient decisions on your journey

With the right plan and preparation, you can sleep easy knowing how your exit will play out.

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Xero to Hero. Yes, it's fair to say we love Xero.

Our MD Stuart Hurst has practically tattooed the logo onto himself. But why Xero? Why not any other of the hundreds of accounting software out there? In short, Xero speaks the language of business owners. There’s no industry jargon, it’s easy to use and is specifically aimed at business owners rather than accountants. So if you haven’t used Xero before, don’t fret. After a bit of training with our onboarding team, you’ll be a master in no time. We pride ourselves in being one of the best Xero Advisors in the country. All of our staff are Xero certified and Stuart Hurst, former Xero MVP now sits on the Xero Advisory Board. For us, it’s the clear front-runner in the digital accountancy arms race.

The phrase - 'how long is a piece of string?' comes to mind for this one..

But it’s a valid question that business owners will want to know before they embark on the path of selling or buying a business. In terms of the actual deal itself, it can take anywhere between 6 and 9 months. The length of time it takes varies depending on several factors. The size and complexity of the business, market conditions, the level of interest from potential buyers, and the readiness of both the seller. With the right preparation, an eye for the details and well structured business plan, business owners can increase the chance of a timely sale. Ultimately though, the time it takes is unique to each case.

There are plenty of websites out there that reduce valuing a business down to a few easy sums.

Valuing a business is not a simple process that can be summed up by a single number. Many factors come into play, including turnover, profit, debt levels, customer base, and demand, as well as external factors such as market conditions and industry trends. To obtain a realistic value for your business, it’s important to work with someone who understands your business inside and out. Our legal and corporate finance team can help assess your business, look beyond the surface-level numbers, and consider all the variables that influence its value. Whether you’re seeking investment, preparing for a sale, or need to know how to split the business between owners, we can provide the expertise you need to make informed decisions about the future of your business.

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Nick Charnley

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