Exit Strategy

Design your exit

Selling your business is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. And the process can be complex: finding the right buyer, negotiating terms, looking after your team, and navigating due diligence – all while keeping the business running.

Your choice of advisor is critical. 80% of businesses on the market never sell. Make the wrong decision and you risk wasting valuable time, missing out on the right buyer, or dealing with mistakes during due diligence.

Your exit strategy. Done right.

I take a collaborative approach to designing your exit. You bring your industry expertise and deep knowledge of your business while I bring my M&A experience (I’ve been a seller, like you but I’ve also done deals on the other side as a buyer) and the proven process I’ve developed over years of successfully completing deals.

Here's how we’ll work together to secure your successful exit:

1. Get exit-ready

Review the key information buyers expect; Create a tailored list of potential buyer; Shortlist legal and tax advisors.

2. Attract serious buyers

Develop a compelling information memorandum; Conduct discreet, personalised outreach to strategic buyers.

3. Close the deal:

Meet qualified buyers; Seek offers, negotiate terms and ensure you get the best deal; Manage the deal to completion.

While no one can guarantee the outcome, my process significantly increases your chances of a smooth, valuable exit.

Why work with me?

Unlike traditional brokers, I’ve been both a seller and an acquirer. This dual perspective allows me to craft strategies that maximise value. Plus you’ll have access to a network of 10,000+ active buyers across various deal platforms.

Don’t leave your exit to chance. Book a confidential call today and let’s start designing your exit strategy.

“I’ve seen Heather navigate the complexities of an exit with both strategic precision and genuine empathy. Her process breaks down every phase - from getting exit-ready and identifying the right buyers to negotiating terms and closing - with meticulous detail. At the same time, she recognizes the emotional weight of selling a business, keeping founders and their teams informed and supported.”

Andrew, Founder of Winning Smiles