For business owners
We connect UK business owners with specialist corporate finance advisers — quietly, without obligation, and at no cost to you.
What we do
Most business owners who eventually sell do not begin with a formal process. They begin with a conversation — often with someone who approached them at the right moment, in the right way.
Hayford Group works on behalf of specialist corporate finance firms across the UK. When we identify a business owner who may be approaching an exit — even if they have not yet decided to sell — we make a quiet introduction to an adviser who can help them understand their options.
There is no pressure, no commitment, and no cost to you. If the timing is right and the conversation is useful, the relationship develops naturally from there.
A confidential conversation with a specialist adviser
Honest guidance on what your business might be worth
No obligation to proceed — explore your options at your pace
No cost to you for the introduction
How it works
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Reach out via our contact page or respond to an introduction from us. Tell us a little about your business and what you are considering.
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We introduce you to a corporate finance adviser who specialises in businesses like yours — the right sector, the right size, the right geography.
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The adviser will give you an honest view of your options, what your business might be worth, and what a sale process would look like. No pressure to proceed.
Common questions
Many of the business owners we speak to are not actively looking to sell. They are thinking about the future — retirement, a life change, a desire to do something different — and they want to understand what their options are before committing to anything.
That is exactly the right time to have a conversation with a corporate finance adviser. Understanding what your business is worth, what a sale process involves, and what buyers are looking for in your sector is useful information regardless of what you decide to do next.
Do I have to sell if I get in touch?
No. The conversation is exploratory. There is no obligation to proceed, and no cost to you for the introduction.
How do I know the conversation will be confidential?
Corporate finance advisers are experienced in handling sensitive conversations discreetly. Your business will not be marketed without your explicit agreement.
What if I am not ready to sell yet?
Many owners begin conversations one to three years before they actually sell. Starting early gives you more control over the outcome.
How much is my business worth?
Valuation depends on your sector, revenue, profitability, and growth trajectory. A corporate finance adviser can give you a realistic view based on comparable transactions.
“The introduction Hayford Group made was the beginning of a process we had been putting off for years. The adviser they connected us with was exactly right for our business.”
Business owner, professional services sector
No obligation