Selling your business


Make your next step your best step
Early starts, late finishes, demanding customers – running a business can be hard work, but selling a business is another ball game. Without question, successful owners know a lot about managing their businesses, but selling one is, for most, a “first”.
It involves significant preparation, perseverance and a solid adviser to get your finances in tip-top shape. That’s where our expertise flourishes.
How we help
Whether you are already in the process of a sale or you’re considering your options, we’ll help you visualise what the future holds, including…

Extracting profits in a tax-efficient manner

Identifying your goals for the next phase of your life

Investing the proceeds of the sale tax-efficiently

Understanding the loss of Business Relief and the impact

Establishing if you qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief


We’ll do the heavy lifting. You enjoy the results.
When there are so many moving parts to consider, you need advice you can trust. Selling a business is an intensely personal decision, so we don’t waver on our commitment to you. We support you through every step of the process.
When you approach us for a plan, we craft well-researched solutions that surpass your expectations and have your personal and business goals at the forefront.
A peek into the process
Looking ahead is essential. Explore each of the stages below to see where your journey with us will take you.
Step 1

No-obligation initial consultation
Following the initial referral, we will meet with you at our expense to establish what is important to you and learn about your current financial goals.
Step 2

Analyse your financial situation
Next, we use the information that we’ve gathered to analyse your financial position. We then diligently research potential solutions.
Step 3

Create a bespoke plan
In the background, we’ll build your unique plan. We’ll meet again to explain our recommendations so that you can make fully informed decisions.
Step 4

Implement our recommendations
Once you are happy to proceed, we’ll begin to implement our recommendations. We’ll help you complete all the necessary forms and ensure your applications are processed in a timely manner.
Step 5

Regular reviews of your plan
As your life changes, we’ll annually review your plans to ensure they take into account any changing personal circumstances, economic changes, and any new tax legislation or regulations.
Here's what people say about us
“Both my wife and I have known Andrew for several years. In that time, he has become a trusted adviser to us and is someone who we have implicit faith in. We feel secure with him dealing with our finances and would highly recommend his services.”
Chris Blantern
“We needed to fund a renovation project and carefully consider Inheritance Tax in the process. Andrew was quick to understand the complexities of our situation and put forward various options, explaining them clearly. He was very proactive, which is what we needed.”
Elizabeth Naish
“Andrew helped me sort all my pensions and gave invaluable help and advice regarding investments. He is always available and keeps me abreast of any changes in government policy that may affect me.”
Diane Waterhouse
“After a difficult trading year and my nervousness, as usual, Andrew has calmed my fears and put my mind at ease. I’d recommend him to anyone who expressed a need to speak to an adviser.”
Richard Nicholls
“Andrew has my complete confidence. He does his research, talks carefully through the options, listens to questions, deals with my uncertainties, and all in the most pleasant, personable manner.”