M&A market continues to go from strength to strength. Trade buyers need to make acquisitions to shift their business models and create scale, and private capital is looking for the yields that smaller businesses can provide. Valuations are holding and if you are planning to sell your business, the following ten proactive steps can further maximise your company’s value:

• Stand out from the crowd
• Create a resilient business model 
• Put data first 
• Demonstrate your productivity
• Put technology at the centre of your business
• Measuring recurring performance in real-time
• Aim to break through the glass ceiling 
• Your people are important to sell your business
• Partnering with the right professional team