IS THERE A FITTING BUSINESS FOR SALE NEAR ME?

“Can I find a suitable business for sale near me?” is an easy question which often leads to a complicated answer. This is a prime example. With a question like this, there are some immediate questions: In practice, some business…

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BUYING A BUSINESS THIS YEAR? GAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE

Buying a business can take a significant amount of time. If you begin the process now, it is likely that you will complete an acquisition towards the end of 2024 or early 2025. With this in mind, you need to…

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OFF-MARKET ORIGINATION IS KEY FOR THE AMBITIOUS BUYER

In this short video, Unloq shares how we help the most driven business buyers, companies and individuals find better-fitting deals to help them grow. We offer a counter-intuitive approach that’s changing the way in which people go about buying a…

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HOW TO FINANCE YOUR NEXT BUSINESS ACQUISITION

Business Acquisition Loan Financing – What are Your Options? Are you looking to finance the acquisition of a company? Like most buyers, the chances are you don’t fully understand the business acquisition loan process and are not just using your…

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LOOKING TO PURCHASE A BUSINESS? THIS IS THE WAY

One of the first steps taken by an acquisitive individual or business owner looking to purchase a business is to hunt around online. This can involve any number of public or subscription websites and then approaching accountants, business brokers and…

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HAVING OPTIONS IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE MEANINGFUL PROGRESS

Most of us recognise that choice is key to realising a successful acquisition strategy. Yet few take the right steps to achieve this end. It is not just about having different opportunities on the table, it is also the leverage…

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COMPANIES FOR SALE ARE, PARADOXICALLY, MORE DIFFICULT TO ACQUIRE

Most buyers looking at acquiring on-market businesses start out with a healthy dose of excitement and enthusiasm. Particularly when you think you have ‘hit the jackpot’ and find the perfect match. However, just like with all match-making, the more you…

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A SUCCESSFUL MERGER IS THE BEST GROWTH STRATEGY

The worst part of our work is when we receive a call from a business owner looking to sell their business because it has lost momentum. And, often with it, they have lost drive as well. However, under detailed investigation,…

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ARE ACQUISITION SYNERGIES THE CHERRY ON THE CAKE?

Finding a way to leverage acquisition synergies can accelerate the return on your investment in a way that relying on turnover can’t. They should never be overlooked when you are considering buying a business. In this article, we will look…

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HOW MUCH TIME WILL IT TAKE TO BUY A BUSINESS?

Buy a Business UK: How Long Does the Acquisition Process Take Think trying to buy a UK business is simply about making an offer and waiting for the rest to fall into place? Even if you have the funds you…

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If You Want Ideal Flow Let’s Talk

There is only so much you can tell from reviewing our website, the best way to explore is to have a short meeting with one of our team.

Unloq the Numbers

47%

On average 47%
of business owners
we contact are
Interested in meeting

4+

For 90%+ market
data coverage
you need at least
four different sources

1:5

For every 1
target approached
we analyse at least
5 companies

2%

Only 2% of
companies are
for sale at
any one time

100%

All the companies
acquired through us
are still trading or
part of a successful group

85%

Over 85% of the
transactions we
completed were
off market

4x

The fixed cost
of in-house
origination is
4 times higher

15+

We are currently originating
in over 15 countries
for cross-border
work for clients

16%

Over a sixth of
introductions
result in a
written offer

20

20 Introductions
with the right businesses
will lead to a great
fitting acquisition

If You Want Ideal Flow Let’s Talk

There is only so much you can tell from reviewing our website, the best way to explore is to have a short meeting with one of our team.

Unloq the Numbers

47%

On average 47%
of business owners
we contact are
Interested in meeting

4+

For 90%+ market
data coverage
you need at least
four different sources

1:5

For every 1
target approached
we analyse at least
5 companies

2%

Only 2% of
companies are
for sale at
any one time

100%

All the companies
acquired through us
are still trading or
part of a successful group

85%

Over 85% of the
transactions we
completed were
off market

4x

The fixed cost
of in-house
origination is
4 times higher

15+

We are currently originating
in over 15 countries
for cross-border
work for clients

16%

Over a sixth of
introductions
result in a
written offer

20

20 Introductions
with the right businesses
will lead to a great
fitting acquisition

Unloq: White Papers

CROSS-BORDER M&A: WHY STRATEGIC INTELLIGENCE BEATS INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT

Most cross-border acquisition strategies fail before they begin. Companies invest six-figure sums, or more, over months to establish local infrastructure, country managers, offices, advisory relationships, only to discover that suitable acquisition targets don't exist

BUSINESS DATA FOR M&A: WHY THERE IS NO SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH

There are a wide number of business data suppliers all claiming to have the best and most comprehensive business data, promising a turn-key solution to origination. In this white paper we explore whether this is fact or fiction. Is it…

WHY ACQUISITIONS CONTINUE TO FALL SHORT OF EXPECTATIONS: THE STRATEGIC PATH TO JOINING THE 70%

70% of mergers now succeed in creating value, a dramatic turnaround attributed to more disciplined dealmaking and post-merger integration. However, this success is not uniform across all major markets.

THE POWER OF CHOICE: WHY OPTIONALITY DRIVES M&A SUCCESS

In merger and acquisition strategy, one factor separates successful acquirers from those who struggle: choice. Not the illusion of choice that comes from reviewing hundreds of unsuitable opportunities, but genuine optionality: the ability to evaluate multiple high-quality targets and select…

THE OFF-MARKET ADVANTAGE: NAVIGATING COMPETITION IN THE CROWDED M&A MARKET

The mergers and acquisitions market finds itself in a peculiar state. Global private equity dry powder reached record levels in 2024, peaking at $2.62 trillion mid-year, indicating significant undeployed capital across the industry. So the paradox is that with all…

THE HIDDEN COST OF IN-HOUSE DEAL ORIGINATION: A STRATEGIC ANALYSIS

When growth-hungry acquirers decide to pursue acquisitions, they face a critical choice: build an in-house deal origination capability or partner with a specialist. On the surface, the in-house route appears attractive: who knows your business better than your own team?

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