Look for relevant experience.
Ask about transactions in your sector and at a comparable scale. Request references you can check and find out who will handle the day-to-day work.
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS / A PRACTICAL GUIDE
Business brokers in the UK:
find the right support.
Buying a business brings several decisions together: the opportunity, the price, the funding and the people who help you move forward. Understand what a business broker does and where GLOPEX can support your acquisition plans.
What services do business brokers offer?
A business broker helps organise the sale or purchase of a trading business. Depending on the engagement, this can include preparing marketing information, introducing potential buyers, handling enquiries and helping the parties progress discussions.
A broker’s title does not tell you the full scope. Establish who they represent, what they will deliver and which specialists you need alongside them. Solicitors, accountants and finance intermediaries have different responsibilities.
The International Business Brokers Association explains typical broker services, including confidentiality, marketing and reaching buyers.
How to choose the right business broker.
Agree what is included.
Clarify whether the engagement covers finding opportunities, marketing a sale, buyer introductions, negotiations or transaction coordination.
Understand the commitment.
Ask for a written explanation of upfront charges, completion fees, exclusivity and termination arrangements before appointing anyone.
Know how information is shared.
Discuss confidentiality, how buyers are screened and how often you will receive updates. Agree who can receive commercially sensitive information.
Business broker vs. real estate agent: what is the difference?
A business broker focuses on a business transaction. An estate agent focuses on property. Buying a trading business may involve goodwill, customer relationships, equipment, contracts and premises, depending on the proposed transaction.
If the business operates from leased or owned premises, property questions sit alongside the business acquisition. Confirm which adviser is handling each part. UK public business guidance explains the stages and specialist advice involved in buying or selling a business.
Where GLOPEX fits into your acquisition.
GLOPEX Asset Finance Limited is a finance intermediary offering business loans and acquisition finance enquiries, alongside practical business consultancy. Our focus is helping you explain the opportunity, clarify the funding requirement and prepare for the next conversation.
Founder Alex Gerrard started a car finance company in 2017 during his professional rugby league career and has since exited that business. He now works with business owners through GLOPEX on cash-flow challenges, acquisition plans and funding readiness.
We welcome UK and international enquiries, including the USA, Canada and UAE. Potential routes depend on the transaction, jurisdiction and provider assessment. Confirm the scope of our involvement before proceeding; finance support does not replace legal, tax or independent due diligence work.
Prepare your first acquisition enquiry.
- The opportunity. Describe the target business, location and the proposed purchase price.
- Your contribution and funding need. Explain what you can contribute and the amount you want to explore.
- The transaction. Outline the proposed structure, progress so far and intended timetable.
- Available information. Tell us whether accounts, management information and forecasts are available. Start with an outline; we can discuss supporting documents afterwards.
Any funding remains subject to lender assessment and approval. We discuss applicable fees before you commit.
Your questions, answered.
What services do business brokers offer?
Business brokers help organise business sales and purchases. Their agreed work may cover marketing, buyer introductions, handling enquiries and coordinating negotiations. The engagement should specify who they represent and what is included.
How do I choose a business brokerage firm in the UK?
Compare relevant experience, the proposed scope, fees, exclusivity terms and the process for protecting confidential information. Ask who will manage your transaction and request references you can check.
Business broker vs. real estate agent: what is the difference?
A business broker focuses on the business transaction; an estate agent focuses on property. A business sale involving premises can require both business transaction and property expertise.
How can GLOPEX help with buying a business?
GLOPEX offers acquisition finance enquiries and practical business consultancy. Discuss the target business, purchase price, buyer contribution, funding requirement and timetable. The scope and any fees are agreed before paid work starts.
Does GLOPEX provide every business sale service?
Our described services focus on finance intermediation and business consultancy. Ask us to confirm the scope for your transaction. Legal work, tax advice and independent due diligence should be agreed with the relevant specialist advisers.