Buying a business
We can help you to get the right business at the right price to meet your company’s strategic growth objectives.
Acquisitions can generate rapid business growth, create efficiencies, increase market share or open new markets. Our process begins with understanding your objectives, business, industry, market and your plans for growth.
Curiosity satisfied, we tailor our approach to you, but in outline it includes:
- Creating a shortlist of targets, unless you already have one in mind. Considering whether you need to buy a company outright, a part of a company or its trade and assets
- Identifying and approaching targets and beginning discussions with vendors
- Providing an independent valuation
- Discussing and agreeing deal with vendors
- Handling deal negotiation
- Creating offer documents and structuring advice
- Business planning and fundraising, liaising with banks
- Due diligence
- Managing the transaction through to successful legal completion
Key to a successful deal is regular communication and coordinated advice particularly understanding the tax implications of the transaction for you and your business. We work alongside our Tax Advisory team, to make sure the personal and commercial implications are fully considered.
Ready to make a change?
From payroll to tax advice, Bates Weston has got you covered. Contact us to get started.
Speak with a specialist
No question is too big or small. Our dedicated team is here to provide straightforward, personalised advice and solutions for your business. Reach out today to see how we can support you.
More ways we can help
Our experts can assist with payroll, tax, succession planning, and more. Whatever your business needs, we’re ready to provide practical, personalised solutions that make a real difference.
The essentials
From bookkeeping to tax compliance, we handle your daily financial needs with precision and care.
Accounts
Business advisory
Our straightforward advice empowers your business to grow, offering strategic guidance on everything from tax planning to mergers, acquisitions, and succession strategies.
Bookkeeping
We streamline your bookkeeping, ensuring accurate, up-to-date records, allowing you to focus on running your business without getting bogged down in financial details.
Payroll bureau
Our fully compliant payroll services handle everything, from calculations to submissions, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing, so your team gets paid smoothly and on time.
Management accounts
We provide clear, insightful management accounts, helping you make informed decisions, track performance, and plan for future growth with real-time financial data.
Advanced services
We go beyond the basics, offering strategic guidance to drive your business forward, ensuring long-term success.Â
Tax planning for you and your business
Pension & investment planning
Corporate finance
Wills & probate services
Family offices services
Looking to grow? Take the next step
From compliance to growth, our accounting firm in Derby has you covered. Call us to see how we can help.