Thinking about buying or selling a business?

In this episode, Jack Seymour sits down with Alex Reading, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions at Pinnacle Business Finance, to let you know what's really happening in the UK M&A market right now and what buyers and sellers need to know before they make their move.

Alex has brokered deals worth millions, facilitated five acquisitions for a single client's buy-and-build strategy, and achieved a sell-side value of over £18 million for a client. He's seen what works, what doesn't and knows how costly getting it wrong can be.

In this episode:
• Which industries are seeing the most buyer activity right now
• Why the boomer retirement wave is creating a surge of businesses coming to market
• What makes a credible buyer
• The truth about seller expectations and why most business owners don't know what their business is really worth
• How leveraged buyouts work and what that means for your deal structure
• Why working with a broker who understands finance gives you a serious edge

Whether you're planning your exit, looking to acquire, or just want to understand how deals get done, this one is worth your time.

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What are your numbers really telling you?
Is your business built to scale?

In this episode, Jack sits down with Alexis Charkiw, co-founder of Blackline Academy, MAAT-qualified accountant, Xero expert, and business strategist for growing SMEs.

Alexis works with founders who are deep in the weeds of their business, emotionally attached, reactive, and unsure how to get to the next stage. Her work is about helping them step back, look at the numbers honestly, and make strategic decisions that move the business forward.

This is a really insightful conversation! Whether you're a business owner trying to grow or an adviser working alongside them.

Guest: Alexis Charkiw | Co-Founder, Blackline Academy 🔗 Find Alexis: www.linkedin.com/company/blacklineacademy

In this episode you'll learn:

Scaling from startup to a real business
What Alexis looks at first with every new client
Why your finances tell the real story
Case study: TikTok sales, hidden gross profit problem
When is the right time to seek funding?
The plaster analogy and the danger of loan stacking
Cash flow forecasting and good vs bad debt
Why external support makes a difference

🎙️ The Best Business Podcast - Hosted by Jack Seymour

Learn more:

thebestgroup.co.uk / pinnaclebusinessfinance.co.uk

Got a finance question? Call 0117 251 0048