Selling Your Business: Easier Than You Think
Selling a trade business isn’t just possible—it’s almost inevitable. The only real question is how much you’ll get for it. Let’s be honest, any business could sell for £1, but the challenge is ensuring there’s a significant figure (ideally zeros) next to it.
About a year before I sold my business in a near-£1 million deal, I almost walked away. I’d lost interest, my focus had shifted to property, and Tradecoach was thriving. I was ready to close the doors.
But instead of giving up, I decided to make one last push—to transform the business so it could run without me. In just three to four months, I did exactly that. I became obsessed with systems, implementing one after another. Each system saved me anywhere from one to four hours, and before long, I had nothing left to do in the business.
At that point, it wasn’t just profitable—it was structured, scalable, and attractive to buyers. That’s exactly why an investment firm from England saw the value and made the purchase.
What Makes a Business Sellable?
If you want to sell your business for the right price, you need to make it attractive to buyers. Here’s what matters most:
1. Clean Books – Stop the cash jobs. Buyers want financial clarity, and messy accounts will kill a deal before it starts.
2. Loyal Staff – Invest in your team. A reliable workforce adds value and stability, making your business more appealing.
3. A Business That Runs Without You – The fewer roles you play, the better. Buyers don’t want to purchase a job—they want a business that operates independently.
If you can get these three things in place, you’ll have a business that’s not just profitable but truly sellable.
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