Due Diligence Services
We carry out thorough due diligence investigations for Cardiff and South Wales business owners looking to buy, sell, or invest in a company. Our financial and operational reviews give you the clarity and confidence you need to make the right decision.
What we cover
Whether you're acquiring a business, preparing for sale, or managing an investment, our due diligence services give you a complete picture of the opportunity and the risks involved.
Financial Due Diligence
In-depth review of accounts, cash flow, profitability, and tax position to identify financial risks and opportunities.
Operational Due Diligence
Assessment of business processes, supplier relationships, and day-to-day operations to spot inefficiencies or red flags.
Reverse Due Diligence
Pre-sale preparation that helps you identify and fix issues before buyers start asking questions.
How we help you make the right decision
Buying or selling a business is one of the biggest decisions you'll ever make. Our due diligence service gives you a clear, honest picture of what you're walking into, so you can negotiate with confidence and avoid costly surprises down the line. We work with small and medium-sized businesses across Cardiff and South Wales, from retail shops and salons to trades businesses and professional services firms.
The process typically takes between six and nine months, depending on the complexity of the deal. We start by understanding your objectives and what you need to know, then carry out a thorough review of the target business's financial position, operational setup, and any risk areas. You'll receive a detailed report with our findings and recommendations, plus ongoing support as you move towards completion.
We identify the risks you need to know about, and the opportunities you might have missed.
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What's included
Our financial due diligence covers everything from profit and loss accounts to tax liabilities, cash flow forecasts, and outstanding debts. We look at the numbers behind the numbers, checking that what you've been told matches what the records actually show. On the operational side, we review supplier contracts, staff arrangements, customer relationships, and any dependencies that could affect the business post-sale.
If you're selling, our reverse due diligence service helps you get ahead of the process. We work with you to identify weak spots in your financials or operations, then help you address them before a buyer's accountant starts digging. It puts you in a stronger negotiating position and speeds up the sale process.
We're based in Cardiff and work closely with solicitors, surveyors, and other advisors across South Wales. That means we understand the local business landscape, from funding bodies like the Development Bank of Wales to the specific sectors thriving in the region. Whether you're buying a dental practice in Pontypridd or selling a hospitality business in Swansea, we've seen deals like yours before.
What happens after the report
Once you have our findings, we'll talk you through the detail and help you decide what to do next. That might mean renegotiating the price, requesting further information, or walking away if the risks are too high. If the deal goes ahead, we stay involved to support integration, liaise with your legal and financial advisors, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. Some clients also ask us to provide ongoing strategic support once the transaction is complete, and we're happy to do that.
Worth considering
Mergers & Acquisitions Support
Clear M&A support for Cardiff and South Wales owners buying or selling a business, with financial due diligence, deal structure advice, and completion support.
Mergers & Acquisitions Support→Business Restructuring Advice
Clear business restructuring advice to relieve cash flow pressure, manage debts and agree a step-by-step plan covering costs, pricing, staffing and structure.
Business Restructuring Advice→Profit Improvement Planning
A practical profit improvement plan for Cardiff and South Wales businesses, with clear targets, cash flow actions and regular reviews to keep you on track.
Profit Improvement Planning→Management Reporting & KPI Dashboards
Clear monthly management reporting and KPI dashboards showing sales, margins, cash and VAT position, with notes on what changed and what to do next each month.
Management Reporting & KPI Dashboards→Before you start
These are the questions we hear most often from business owners considering a purchase, sale, or investment.
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Do I need due diligence if I'm buying a small business?
Can you work with my solicitor and other advisors?
What if the report finds serious problems?
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