Get Your Business Buyer-Ready
Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to be ready if opportunity knocks.
Don’t just hope a buyer sees the value. Show them.
"I had no idea how exposed I was until I started putting things in order. This pack saved me time, stress, and probably money." ~ Arthur...
Due Diligence Prep Pack
The 4D Strategy - Deep Dive Due Diligence
Is This You?
✅ You’ve had a valuation but aren’t sure what a buyer would ask to see
✅ You want to be prepared, not panicked, if an offer comes in
✅ You’d rather fix gaps now than lose value later
✅ You want control, not confusion, without relying on a broker
✅ You Don't want to sell right now, but you would like to protect your business should something happen by looking for Risks and Gaps in your business you have never noticed before.
FACT
If anything can Damage your Business it's Lack of Due Diligence!!!
First it's good to know what Due Diligence is.
Wikipedia states it quite nicely - "Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is normally expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party or an act with a certain standard of care."
On a practical level it will mean gathering, checking and collating all the required information a potential Buyer will ask for.
Why it can Kill a Deal or Even a Business?
The reality is that it is often 12 months worth of work crammed in to just one!
It will frequently take most of your time, most of your Finance Person's time, and anyone else who get's pulled into the Vortex that is Due Diligence.
So while you are trying to negotiate a sale AND pull together all of this information ...
(Nb. Buyers will come back with more and more questions)
... You still have a business to run
Due Diligence frequently causes a Business Owner to take their eye off the ball simply due to the sheer volume of work, questions, time with the Buyer, etc.
It is often when Seller Fatigue kicks in, business experiences a downturn, Buyers start getting wary because you start to look disorganised...
and frequently they start to reduce the value (aka the offer) because of the less than rosy business results and what they are turning up Due Diligence.
Come to the Table Prepared without the Panic
Give yourself at least 12 months to start working through what a Buyer will need to ensure your protect what you have and uncover potential risks - before it becomes an issue.
It can be done in less time, but the less time you give yourself the harder it becomes.
It is highly recommended you do it with more than 12 months and update or review every year or 2. It will safeguard your business like a Service does your car. You don't always notice things until a mechanic get under the car.
What's Inside?
✅ A Highly detailed Due Diligence Checklist crafted over years of DD experience, covering legal, financial, operational, HR, Systems, Security, etc.
✅Secure Data Storage for 12 months while you work on the Data Room, plus a comprehensive Folder Structure Template
✅The Key Questions Buyers Ask, and what they’re really looking for
✅Explanatory Notes, to guide you through each section
✅3 x 1:1 Consultations with an M&A Specialist and Non-Executive Director to spot the red flags, answer questions, and help prioritise your next steps.
- 1) A Deep Dive Strategy meeting identifying Risks & Opportunities to pull together a DD Plan
- 2) The Check-in call to review progress with your DD Plan and the Data Room to check for gaps or risks to your business
- 3) a Final Deep Dive of your entire business and potential next steps to protect your business even further and explore future business improvements that will drive your Value much higher.
"The best time to prepare was last year.
The second-best time is now.”
Why It Matters...
This isn’t just about selling. It’s about:
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Spotting hidden risks before a buyer does
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Strengthening your valuation with facts and clarity
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Gaining kerb appeal for your business and making it stand out before anyone steps inside
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Being able to move fast if a buyer comes knocking
Buyers will always investigate. That’s called due diligence.
We are not a Broker
Brokers work to get you suitable buyers.
We work on a deeper level inside your business, with you, whether you sell or not.
This isn’t about inflating your valuation unrealistically.
It's based around protecting your Business and Building Sustainable Value:
📌 Built from real-world M&A experience
📌 Grounded in what professional buyers actually look for
📌 No sales fluff, just solid preparation
📌 Complimentary to your Accountant’s or Broker's work, and focused on what adds value in your business and create an easier transition during an acquisition process.