For businesses looking to sell
Entrepreneurial Services – Selling your business
Supporting you through to an exit
We can help you navigate the journey with confidence
For many entrepreneurs, selling a business is the ultimate milestone – the point where years of hard work, risk-taking and resilience come to fruition. But the journey to a successful exit is rarely straightforward.
You may be asking yourself: Am I financially ready? How do I maximise the value of what I’ve built? What happens to my employees and customers? How will my wealth be protected after the sale?
The reality is that selling a business is as much about personal transition as it is about financial return. Entrepreneurs need to consider:
Financial preparation – ensuring the numbers stand up to scrutiny from potential buyers and investors.
Emotional attachment – letting go of a business that has defined you can be as challenging as the deal itself.
Uncertainty about the future – from your role post-exit, to succession, to wealth planning for the next stage of life.
Pressure to get it right – one opportunity to secure the best value and set the foundations for what comes next.
At Blick Rothenberg, we understand these challenges because we’ve walked this journey with many founders before. Whether you need detailed transaction advice or simply a trusted sounding board, we’ll help you prepare, plan and navigate life after with confidence.
How we can help you – Selling your business
Exiting your business is one of the most important decisions you will make. The right preparation not only maximises value but also ensures you and your family are financially secure for the future.
Our corporate and private client specialist teams are on hand to support you across the following areas:
Getting sale-ready
Laying the right groundwork will give you control and confidence throughout the process.
Financial preparation pre-sale – Presenting robust accounts, systems and financial forecasts that withstand buyer scrutiny and showcase the strength of your business.
Pre-exit planning: corporate and management teams / founders – Aligning founders, shareholders and leadership teams to avoid disputes and deliver a smooth transaction.
Transaction services / due diligence – Navigating the due diligence and sale process with expert support, providing clarity and assurance from start to finish.
Maximising value & securing your future
Beyond the transaction, it’s about ensuring the legacy you’ve built is protected and your wealth is structured for the next chapter.
Succession and IHT planning – Safeguarding family wealth through effective inheritance tax planning.
Wealth planning post-exit (e.g. Family Investment Companies / Trusts) – Structuring proceeds to be tax-efficient, secure, and aligned with your long-term goals.
Industry insights – Bringing you sector-specific intelligence to benchmark value and strengthen your position in negotiations.
Introducing you to a network of peers – Connecting you with other entrepreneurs who have successfully exited, sharing practical lessons and experiences.
Connecting you with our trusted network of boutique and specialist advisors – Drawing on best-in-class legal, wealth management and advisory expertise to ensure every detail is covered.
Planning for a Successful Business Exit
Stephanie Levin and Malli Kini are joined by Anthony Villis from First Wealth to explore what it really takes to plan a successful business exit.
They share practical and personal insights on how to prepare, financially, strategically, and emotionally for one of the biggest transitions an entrepreneur will ever face. From getting your numbers and systems in shape to building the right advisory team and managing the emotional side of letting go, they reveal why the best exits start two to three years before the sale.
They also look at the impact of upcoming regulations, tax considerations, and how to plan for life beyond the business ensuring your next chapter is just as rewarding as the one you’re closing.
Vodcast with Steve Rigby
Malli Kini talks with Steve Rigby, Co-CEO of Rigby Group Plc and Nimesh Shah CEO of Blick Rothenberg.
Steve and Nimesh chat about the impact of the 2024 Autumn Budget on the business community and how the reforms to Business Property Relief bring a big change to the tax framework.
They share how succession planning is challenging, with family businesses now having to accelerate their long-term plans, and what the future impact could be for business owners in the UK.
Steve has over 30 years’ experience in the Rigby family business, now leading on strategy, finance and investments for the Group. He is an advocate for entrepreneurs, regularly working with those looking to scale their business, and familiar with the challenges they face. Combined with his work with Family Business UK, this makes Steve well-placed to share expert knowledge on the implications for entrepreneurs and family businesses on the IHT changes.
BRave Business – The podcast for Entrepreneurs
Developing a founder’s mindset
The Founder’s Mindset
How can founders become effective leaders, no matter what stage they are at on their business journey? How can leaders develop a founder’s mindset to scale or evolve their business? And what challenges might they face, and lessons might they learn, along the way?
Joining Declan are Blick Rothenberg Partner Malli Kini, with our guests Miniclip Founder and President Rob Small, and Simon Court, Founder & Chairman of Value Partnership and author of Founder’s Legacy.
The Owner Managed Business Lifecycle
Part Two: Growth, Sale & Succession
This is the second of two episodes that focus on the key considerations for an owner-managed business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.
In part two, we focus on the growth and sale of a business.
Joining us for this discussion are Blick Rothenberg’s Audit Partner Darsh Shah, with guest David Rai, co-founder of Sparta Global.
Success Stories
Learn from those who’ve been there
Watch real entrepreneurs share how they turned ideas into thriving businesses – the wins, the challenges, and the advice they wish they’d had.
We’ve highlighted four must-see episodes, from Rob Small founder of Miniclip to Ben Branson the founder of non-alcoholic spirits company Seedlip of which Diageo acquired a majority shareholding.
Spotlight On…
Bringing you all the latest business and tax insights
Brought to you by head of Audit, Assurance & Accounting Jez Filley in conjunction with specialist Partners across Blick Rothenberg. We will regularly review the latest business and tax matters affecting our clients and bring you our insight.
Intended to be a two-minute read, the Spotlight On series is designed to help you remain compliant and make you aware of the planning areas that could improve your cash flow. Entrepreneurs find the US tax rules to be an impenetrable web of acronyms, jargon, and technical detail.
Lifecycle of your business
An overview of the key tax considerations for a business during its life cycle, from start-up through to maturity and finally sale and succession.
Five tax tips every fast-growth entrepreneur needs to know
Fast growth is exciting, but it also creates hidden tax risks and missed opportunities if you don’t plan ahead.
We share five practical steps that can make a real difference to entrepreneurs scaling at pace.
From using the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) to unlock investor appetite, to designing employee share plans that attract and retain top talent, through to pre-exit and succession planning, these insights show how the right tax strategy underpins sustainable growth and long-term value.
If you’re building a business with ambition ensure you’re not leaving money or opportunity on the table.
Talk to us
Every exit is different
For some, it’s about maximising value; for others, it’s about protecting employees, securing family wealth, or deciding what comes next personally.
Whatever your priorities, the decisions are too important to take with a one-size-fits-all approach. That’s why we take the time to understand your ambitions, concerns, and challenges and bring our experience of guiding entrepreneurs through successful exits to help you prepare with clarity and confidence.
If you’re starting to think about selling, or are already on the path, let’s talk about how we can support you.
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