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Get Your Business F.I.T for Sale

Build a Business That’s Ready for Exit. Whether you’re looking to retire, sell, or step back.

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By taking these steps, we can:

Exit with Confidence, Not Chaos

Selling a business should feel like a reward, not a rescue mission. But many SME owners find themselves tied to day-to-day operations, uncertain financials, and a business that’s too dependent on them to succeed without them.

The F.I.T for Sale programme is built for ambitious founders like you—those ready to make a clean and profitable exit. It’s not just about selling; it’s about maximising your business’s value, creating continuity, and stepping away knowing it will thrive without you.

This is achieved by combining the Four Pillars of Business Structure with the F.I.T. Framework.The process broken down in to three stages  - Foundations | Implementation  | Transformation

What Happens When You’re F.I.T to Sell?

  • You increase the saleability and value of your business
  • You maximise your EBITDA
  • You gain peace of mind that your legacy is protected
  • You hand over a business that’s healthy, high-performing, and future-ready

Foundations

Start with a full business audit to uncover gaps in your processes, risks to continuity, and dependencies on you as the founder.

✔ Evaluate systems, leadership, financial health

✔ Identify risks to profitability and saleability

✔ Define your 12-month roadmap to exit readiness

Implementation

Work with your senior team to align on strategic goals, assign clear ownership, and begin building a business that functions without your direct involvement.

✔ Build accountability across departments

✔ Remove founder bottlenecks

✔ Create a business that runs smoothly without you

Transformation

Optimise systems, people, and processes to increase EBITDA, strengthen your leadership structure, and make the business attractive to buyers or successors.

✔ Improve financial performance

✔ Maximise your valuation

✔ Position the business for a clean handover

The Four Pillars

Getting a business really for sale isn’t just about growth—it’s about sustainable, strategic success.

The Four Pillars ensure your business is built to last: Commercial drives sales and market positioning, Operations streamlines processes for efficiency, Financial Management safeguards cash flow and profitability, and People align your team to execute your vision.

When these pillars are strong, your business will be a far more attractive proposition. 

The Four Pillars That Maximise Value

When preparing for exit, these four key areas are essential:

 The Four Pillars of Business Structure form the backbone of the F.I.T. for Sale Framework, ensuring every aspect of your business is aligned and optimised for growth.

The first pillar is Commercial—how we win business. This pillar focuses on your brand, strategy, and messaging to attract the right customers. It’s about creating a compelling offer and building a sales process that turns leads into loyal clients. Winning business isn’t luck—it’s strategy.”

Areas we review and find solutions to:

  • Is your pipeline predictable?
  • Are you pricing for profitability?
  • Is your client base sustainable and contractually secure?

The second pillar is Operations—how we do the business. This pillar ensures your business runs efficiently, consistently, and delivers on its promises. Optimised operations are the foundation for sustainable scalability.

Areas we review and find solutions to:

  • Are your processes documented and repeatable?
  • Could someone else step in and run the day-to-day?
  • Are your delivery standards consistent?

The third pillar is Finance—how we collect the money. Without strong cash flow, even the best business can falter. This pillar focuses on financial controls, effective invoicing, and budgeting systems to fuel growth.

Areas we review and find solutions to:

  • Are your margins strong and costs under control?
  • Do you have clean financial records and recurring revenue?
  • Is your EBITDA where it should be for your industry?

The final pillar is People—the glue that binds it all together. From leadership alignment to fostering a strong culture, this pillar ensures your workforce is motivated, engaged, and working towards a shared vision.

Areas we review and find solutions to:

  • Do you have a leadership team that could run the business without you?
  • Are your key roles filled by capable, accountable people?
  • Is your culture strong enough to survive succession?

The Fractional MD

Why Download the SME Exit Playbook?

Business clarityInstant Clarity: Identify exactly what’s holding back your SME growth.

Profit booster Profitability Boosters: Proven strategies to enhance your margins and increase revenue.

Business audit  Actionable Insights: Practical steps to improve your EBITDA and overall profitability.

strategic-planning Free Business Audit Template: Quickly assess where your business currently stands and uncover hidden opportunities.

lightbulb momentQuick Wins Guide: Easy-to-implement strategies for immediate improvements in cash flow and operations.

task-list Exit-Ready Checklist: Understand what makes a business valuable to potential buyers.

consistency 90-Day Roadmap: Step-by-step process to align your team and boost performance rapidly.

Get your free copy of the SME Exit PLAYBOOK, based on the F.I.T Framework

Fractional MD - SME Exit Playbook

Please submit your contact details in the form to the right.  Alternatively,  find out more about getting your business F.I.T. for Sale, book an Intro call with me below. 

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See the F.I.T. Framework in Action

Scaling a business isn’t just about ideas—it’s about execution. These case studies showcase how ambitious SME founders have used the F.I.T. Framework to overcome challenges, streamline operations, and achieve sustainable growth.

Digital Marketing Agency

457% revenue growth, £4,200 average retainers. Read more

IT Hosting and Support

Staff retention increased to 85%, bad debt eliminated. Read more

Scale Agency

176% revenue growth, profitability achieved in under six months. Read more
C.S.

"Nick came on board and took a strategic, holistic look at the state of the business before presenting me with a comprehensive, ambitious and realistic plan of action for how to get to the next level of growth, putting in place scaleable solutions which will ready my business for exiting."

Frequently Asked Questions

Scaling a business to ready for sale isn’t easy—there are always challenges, unknowns, and decisions to make. That’s why I’ve put together this FAQ section to answer the most common questions about working with a Fractional MD, how the F.I.T. for Sale Framework can help, and what to expect when partnering with me.

If your business depends heavily on you, has inconsistent financials, or lacks repeatable systems, it’s likely not yet ready for sale. The F.I.T Framework assesses readiness and maps out what needs to be fixed..

By increasing EBITDA, reducing founder dependency, and systemising operations, you present a lower-risk, higher-return opportunity for buyers or successors.

Yes—this programme is ideal for business owners planning 1–3 years ahead. It gives you time to make strategic changes and maximise value.

Typically 6 to 18 months, depending on your current state. We start with a business audit and build a tailored roadmap from there.

I work with B2B service-led businesses—particularly in SaaS, tech, recruitment, professional services, and marketing—typically with £500k–£2m turnover.

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