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Sales Preparation

Are you thinking about selling your business at some point? The sooner you start preparing, the better your chances of increasing the value of your business and laying a solid foundation for a successful sale.

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Prepare the company for a future sale

When you sell your business, you’re often selling many years of work, relationships, and value creation. That’s why it’s important to be well prepared.


Sales preparation is about making the business more attractive to potential buyers. You’ll gain an overview of the business’s strengths, identify areas with potential for improvement, and create the best possible conditions for a future sale.


The earlier the process begins, the more opportunities you’ll have to enhance the company’s value and ensure a successful change of ownership.


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Among other things, we help with

  • Sale of a Business

    We'll guide you through the entire sales process, from your initial considerations to the final agreement.

  • Acquisition of a Business

    Get advice on business acquisitions so you can assess opportunities, risks, and value creation.

  • Generational Transition

    We assist with the planning and implementation of generational transitions in close collaboration with relevant specialists.

  • Changes in Ownership and Partnerships

    Seek advice when there are changes in ownership to ensure the process is carried out on a solid foundation.

  • Capital Contribution

    We help companies identify financing and capital opportunities for growth and development.

  • Valuations

    Get a realistic picture of the company's value as a basis for strategic decisions and transactions.

Among other things, we help with


Setting goals


We help you clarify your wishes and success criteria for a future sale or change of ownership.


Valuation


Get a realistic picture of your company’s value and the factors that influence its valuation.


Business analysis


We review the internal and external factors that influence the company’s attractiveness to buyers.


Identification of Value-Creating Opportunities


We help identify areas where the company can be strengthened prior to a sale.


Tax and Ownership Structure


Get advice on factors that may affect the company’s value and the overall transaction.


Action Plan


We develop a concrete plan to prepare the business for a future sale.


What Do Potential Buyers Look For?


When a business is up for sale, buyers often evaluate factors such as:


  • Products and services
  • Market position
  • Customers and customer portfolio
  • Competitive landscape
  • Organization and management
  • Employees and Skills
  • Processes and Systems
  • Reporting and financial management
  • Opportunities for Future Growth

We help you gain an overview of the areas that may impact your company’s value and marketability.


When the company is ready for sale


When the time is right, we can assist you throughout the entire sales process:


How a generational transition or change of ownership takes place

1. Analysis of the Company

We review the company's business operations, finances, organization, and opportunities for growth.

2. Setting Goals

We'll clarify your expectations and the criteria for a successful handover.

3. Valuation and Structure

We assess the company's value and its financial and tax-related opportunities.

4. Funding

We will determine how the transfer can be financed.

5. Choosing a Model

We'll find the model that best suits your company's situation.

6. Implementation

We help put the plan into action and ensure progress throughout the entire process.

That's why many people start years before the sale

A successful sale is rarely achieved in just a few months. Many of the factors that affect a company’s value take time to improve.


By starting the planning process early, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen the business, reduce risks, and create a better foundation for both buyers and investors.


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