Courses and programmes built around the full acquisition journey — from search and valuation to completion and beyond. All grounded in real deal experience.
The end-to-end acquisition programme for anyone serious about buying a business. Eight modules covering the complete journey — with the financial depth and commercial thinking that most acquisition courses skip entirely.
Three methods, worked examples, real sector multiples, and the factors that move valuations up or down. Covers earnings-based, asset-based, and market comparable approaches.
The 18 red flags, quality of earnings, working capital analysis, and the due diligence process that experienced acquirers actually run — not the theoretical version.
How to use deal structure as a strategic tool — not a formality. Earn-outs, deferred consideration, vendor finance, loan notes, and when to use each.
What makes your business valuable, what buyers will scrutinise, and how to prepare for a successful exit on your own terms. Covers the 8 exit readiness dimensions.
The most misunderstood metric in SME acquisitions — explained clearly, with practical guidance on how to improve, normalise, and present it for sale.
How to negotiate from financial strength — using valuation and due diligence findings to build your position, justify your price, and navigate counteroffers.
The deal completing is the beginning, not the end. A practical framework for the first 100 days — finance, people, systems, and value creation priorities.
The issue that catches most first-time buyers and costs them money. A thorough explanation of working capital, how it's calculated in a deal, and what to watch for.
How to set up management reporting, KPIs, and financial controls for a business you've just acquired — so you have visibility from Day 1.
New to acquisitions and want a structured, end-to-end education? Start here.
Already done deals and want to sharpen specific skills or fill the gaps?
Thinking about exit? Understanding what buyers look for changes everything.
Book a free 30-minute call with Steve and he'll point you at the right course for your situation.