The ContractorExit blog
Plain, practical advice on buying and selling trade businesses - valuation, the sale process, the legal steps and everything in between.
How to Sell Your Contracting Business in the UK
Get a real valuation, prepare the business buyers pay a premium for, sell quietly through a blind listing, and keep more of the proceeds - the UK seller's playbook.
ContractorExit Editorial Team 路 10 Jul 2026 路 9 min read
How to Sell a Blue Collar Business: The Complete Guide
How to sell a blue collar business: what it's worth, how to prepare, where buyers come from, how deals are structured, and how to close cleanly.
10 Jun 2026 路 12 min read
Selling your business: what actually happens, step by step
From first valuation to completion - the real timeline, who does what, and where deals usually slow down.
28 May 2026 路 8 min read
Why blind listings protect you (and your staff)
Selling quietly matters. Here's how a blind listing keeps your customers, crew and competitors out of it.
19 May 2026 路 4 min read
Getting your books sale-ready before you list
Clean numbers sell businesses faster and for more. The simple tidy-up that makes buyers comfortable.
28 Apr 2026 路 6 min read
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