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- About BCMS
  Who are we?
  
  BCMS is a world-leading advisor to shareholders and owner-managers looking to sell all or part of their company
  
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- Your BCMS team
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  In 1989, we pioneered a proactive approach that creates a competitive market of purchasers for your private business.
  
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- Attend a seminar
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  Take your first steps to a successful sale at our invaluable half-day seminar, where you’ll understand what drives the true value in your business, and how to approach the market of acquirers
  
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  BCMS Webinars offer practical insights to a wide range of issues facing private business owners. Featuring commentary from experienced M&A professionals and entrepreneurs who have successfully sold their companies, as well as resources, analysis and downloads, our webinars can be watched live or on-demand, from wherever you are in the world.
  
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  How much is my business worth? Who is the most likely to buy a business? Answers to the most common business sale questions
  
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  Video insights into the business sale process, with interviews and analysis from the M&A market veterans at BCMS
  
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Our Clients
- Deal completions
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  BCMS has successfully completed more than 600 transactions in the last decade alone, across a range of industries and deal sizes
  
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  A selection of BCMS clients discuss their reasons for sale, the experience of selling – and what happens next!
  
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- Client Advice
  The One Thing Interview Series
  
  The one piece of advice you need to know from business owners who sold.
  
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Deal Completions

Light Freight Ltd acquired by Shears Bros (Transport)

Light Freight Ltd. is a regional freight services provider.

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Business Owner’s Webinar

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Building A Better Business Before You Sell: What Buyers Want

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted deal-making?

Watch this 40 minute webinar, where we review the challenges private business owners are facing and the opportunities ahead in the M&A market.

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