Buying a Business
Looking for a business to buy can be a time consuming process. It takes much research, resources and experience to find the right target business. Many businesses may be available for sale but are not openly advertised.
Once you have found the right business, the process of acquiring it begins. You will need to be aware of the risks and pitfalls of the negotiation, due diligence and transaction processes and have time to assess your position each step of the way.
Acquisitions Service
Hornblower offers 3 levels of Business Acquisitions Service, saving you time and effort and giving you access to businesses that are not yet advertised for sale.
1) Acquisition Criteria Register
Register your Acquisition Criteria on our Businesses Wanted database for FREE. We will keep you informed of any new instructions that may be of interest to you.
2) Acquisition Target Search
This is a pro-active service to help you find a business that meets your requirements. Having first discussed your search criteria with you to gain a full understanding our your requirements, we will research, via all available channels, both advertised and unadvertised businesses and will provide you with details of those that fit your search criteria.
You may then choose to continue your investigations and eventual purchase of your selected target with the help of our Acquisition Transaction Management service.
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3) Acquisition Transaction Management
Once you have selected a target business, Hornblower can guide you through the process of acquiring it. Our services include:
– An independent valuation
– Assistance with the negotiation
– Transaction management
For more information on our Acquisitions Service, please Contact Us or complete our Acquisition Criteria form. All initial discussions are confidential and without obligation.