The advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business compared to starting from scratch? Which route may create wealth faster? For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the first major decision is whether to start a business from scratch or acquire an existing one. Both routes can lead to significant success, but they offer very different risk profiles, […]

A business can look impressive on turnover alone, but that does not always mean it is a good acquisition. For buyers, cash flow is often the real measure of whether a business can support debt, investment, and future growth. At Auxilium Advisory, we help clients focus on the numbers that matter most before they commit […]

UK SME M&A activity is picking up in 2026 but interest rates and tighter lending mean buyers must prioritise cash‑generative targets with strong balance sheets. Off‑market deals will dominate as owners seek discreet exits. Our FIND process positions clients ahead of this curve, sourcing resilient businesses through direct owner outreach. With multi‑option FUNDING and streamlined […]

Buying a business is step one; successful integration is what unlocks value. Many acquirers underestimate cultural clashes, system overlaps, or customer retention risks that erode synergies post‑deal. We advise starting integration planning in the FUND stage, so you’re ready from completion day one. This includes org structure, key hires, customer comms, and KPI tracking to […]

Valuation disputes kill many SME deals, but earn‑outs and deferred payments align buyer and seller interests by tying part of the price to future performance. These structures work best when clearly defined with measurable KPIs and dispute resolution. In our TRANSACT support, we help craft these mechanisms during heads of terms, drawing on real deal […]

More UK SME sellers now prepare vendor due diligence reports upfront, giving buyers cleaner data but also raising questions about selective disclosure. For buyers, this shifts the focus to validating the report independently rather than starting from scratch. We guide clients through reviewing these reports in the TRANSACT phase, flagging gaps and commissioning targeted buyer‑side […]

Many of the best SME acquisition opportunities never appear on public marketplaces. They are off‑market conversations with owners who are open to selling, but who value confidentiality and control over the process. Reaching these owners requires a targeted approach, not a passive reliance on listing sites. Auxilium Advisory uses its network in the corporate finance […]

Buying a business can feel overwhelming – especially if it’s your first acquisition. Auxilium Advisory’s FIND / FUND / TRANSACT framework breaks the journey into three clear stages so you always know what comes next.​ In the FIND stage, we originate deals and identify targets on and off market, using both our corporate finance network […]

Originating deal activity Providing buyers with a full suite of corporate finance support to find, fund and transact on a target acquisition, typically sub £20m consideration Advising management teams with a view to effecting a buyout (MBO) Sourcing a lead Director (often in the capacity of Managing Director) to join a team and effect a […]

Do you………. Want to grow but need support? Need a key individual to assist you to realise your business plan? Feel you would benefit from a Non Executive? Want to step back from business without losing control? Want to sell your business with immediate affect? Want to sell your business over a period e.g 2 […]