I often get asked, ‘how long does it take to sell a business?’

In the UK many businesses do not sell – statistically if a business sells the average time it takes to sell is over 9 months.

In all seriousness, there are a number of factors that can influence how long it takes a business to sell. Some factors, like the health of the market or appetite of buyers, are out of your control, but there are also a number of steps I can help you to take to speed up the sale of your business. I will work with you to understand your business, develop a business sale plan that ensures all aspects are considered and that it is advertised confidentially to the widest possible market. We will work together to identify potential buyers for your business.

I explain more in this video. If you have any questions about selling your business (or are looking for one to buy) then feel free to send me an email on dedwards@tworlduk.com