“No one would want to buy a business like mine.”

You’d be surprised. There’s a buyer for almost every business — but not if you don’t show up to the dance.

Ever sat at the bar, nursing a pint, and mumbled to yourself: “No one would buy my business. It’s just… not that special”? Yeah, we’ve heard it too. Usually sandwiched between the words “bloody taxes” and “I should’ve just stayed employed.”

Let us tell you something — and we mean this in the nicest possible way — that’s bollocks.

The Myth: “My business isn’t worth anything.”

Maybe it’s not turning over millions. Maybe it’s messy behind the scenes. Maybe you’ve just had some absolute chancer offer you a “partnership deal” that’s really just a dressed-up lowball. That doesn’t mean your business is worthless.

We get it. You’re knackered. You’ve been running this thing for years — spinning plates, dealing with staff dramas, chasing clients who ghost like it’s Halloween. It’s personal. It’s emotional. And if you’ve ever had some suited-up spreadsheet warrior tell you it’s only worth “a couple of quid” unless you stick around for five more years... no wonder you're tempted to just shut the doors and bin it.

But here’s the reality:

There’s a buyer for almost every business. The question is — are you giving them a reason to find you?

The Truth: You’ve Built Something. That Alone Has Value.

Even if:

• You’ve got no fancy website.

• Your books are more “creative fiction” than financial gospel.

• The last time you looked at marketing, it involved Yellow Pages.

You’ve got something most people don’t: a real, functioning business.

Buyers aren’t just hunting profit. They’re looking for systems. Customers. Good people. Contracts. A known name in the area. Even your location might be worth something to a strategic buyer.

And guess what? Some buyers are absolute nerds for your niche. What looks like “just a plumbing firm” to you might be gold dust to someone building a regional empire.

But What If You’ve Had An Offer — and It Was Insulting?

Let’s talk about that.

Some so-called “investors” show up, tell you they “love your business,” and then offer you less than your Ford Transit’s worth. Or worse, they tell you they’ll “take it off your hands” — how generous!

That’s not a buyer. That’s a bargain hunter trying to buy a diamond ring at a car boot sale.

Don’t confuse a bad offer with lack of interest. It usually means you’re attracting the wrong people… or playing the wrong game.

Selling a Business Isn’t Putting It on Gumtree

You don’t flog a business like you flog an old bike. You don’t just stick up a “for sale” post and hope some mug rings your mobile.

Selling a business — properly — is about strategy, prep, and knowing your buyer pool.It’s matchmaking. Not speed-dating.

And here’s the hard truth: if you’re not working with someone who knows how to position, market, and negotiate for you — you will get shafted.

You wouldn’t try to sell your house without an agent. Why do it with your business?

The Dance Floor Analogy (Stick With Us Here)

Imagine you're at a wedding. Everyone’s having a good time. The music’s going. And you’re standing in the corner saying, “No one wants to dance with me.”

But you’re not even on the dance floor.

That’s what it’s like when business owners tell us “no one would buy my business”… but they’ve never put themselves in front of a proper buyer, with a proper plan, with a proper adviser.

You’ve got to show up. That’s the rule.

Final Words From Your Mate Down The Pub

You’re not mad for wondering if your business is sellable. It’s normal. But don’t let self-doubt or one bad offer convince you your years of graft aren’t worth a thing.

If you built something that:

• Pays you a wage,

• Keeps customers happy,

• Employs people (or even just pays a few freelancers),

• Has repeat business, contracts, stock, systems, or just bloody good potential…

Then you’ve got something people will buy. You just need to stop listening to your mate down the pub… and talk to someone who actually knows what they’re doing.

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They’ve actually sold a business or two (hundreds, in fact). No fluff, no guesswork — just real-world advice from people who know what they’re doing. They’ll tell you what your business is really worth, whether it’s sellable, and what to do next. And if it’s not the right time? They’ll tell you that too. Straight up. No nonsense. No pub talk.