01
Objective
Define the role this acquisition should play.
Buyer Guide
Find a business you can take forward.
Explore established businesses with the foundations and potential for your next move.
Before you search
Know your criteria before reviewing opportunities.
A clear acquisition profile makes opportunities easier to compare.
02
Budget
Set a range and reserve transition capital.
03
Criteria
Choose sectors, locations and non-negotiables.
04
Support
Identify the expertise you will need.
The process
From search to ownership.
Five core stages create a disciplined acquisition.
Define your search
Turn your goals and budget into a clear profile.
Search and shortlist
Compare the facts and save suitable businesses.
Review and value
Assess earnings and a supportable valuation.
Offer and finance
Agree terms, structure and funding.
Verify and close
Complete diligence and plan the transition.
Questions to answer
Do not begin with price alone.
A strong acquisition fits your capabilities and risk tolerance as well as your financial model.
Can it perform without the seller?
Check customer concentration, management and owner dependency.
What are you acquiring?
Clarify assets, contracts, rights and working capital.
How reliable are the earnings?
Review adjustments, margins and cash conversion.
What happens after closing?
Plan the first 100 days and the transition.