Thinking About Buying Your Own Business? - Learn How

The Next Seminar is on Thursday 7th March 2013 At Ernest Wilsons & Co Limited, The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road Leeds LS27 7LG 

Many potential purchasers attended the last  successful seminar, a seminar which is capturing people’s attention, and enjoyed an excellently informative day with Ernest Wilsons and invited presenters. 

Delegates learned about all aspects of buying a business; listening to presentations and putting questions to Jeffrey Myers of Jeffrey Myers & Co Solicitors in Leeds, Wendy Hallas, Business Relationship Manager at LloydsTSB Huddersfield and David Talbot of Hiltons Stock Valuers together with the experienced business valuers present from Ernest Wilsons. 

One seminar delegate, Emma Hey from North Yorkshire said afterwards “Good value for money with very helpful handouts and all my questions were answered, definitely recommend” 

Miss C Dimelow from Barnsley said “This day has exceeded my expectations very interesting and knowledgeable speakers – thank you” 

David Singleton, the former Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Business, said, "There is no doubt about the British appetite for business ownership, but sadly this desire fades largely through fear of the unknown”. 

Certainly for the delegates attending the course, it was the fear that faded rather than the desire by discussing and understanding what was involved in buying a business. 

Francis Bacon said “knowledge is power” and certainly the delegates left feeling more empowered to consider their options in the light of the present opportunities in the business sales market, the finance available and the steps involved. 

 The presenters will again include Business and Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor, Accountant and Banker and throughout the day they will cover amongst other things:- 

• Overview of the Business Sales market in 2012
• Deciding what kind of business you should buy
• Deciding what you can afford
• How businesses are valued
• The research and decision making process, viewing techniques, making an offer
• Raising finance, how to go about this in the present environment
• The legal aspects of buying a business including buying goodwill, leasehold and freehold properties
• Tax/Vat - what key things to think about when buying a business 
• How do you value and acquire stock? 

This is a no obligation, educational and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business, have never bought one before, and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. 

When? Wednesday Thursday 7th March 2013, 9:15am – 5:00pm (Lunch and Refreshments provided) 

Where? Ernest Wilsons & Co Limited, The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds LS27 7LG 

Cost? £85 plus VAT per person (£160 plus VAT couples) 

How do I apply? Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or e-mail Julie.walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk (Places subject to availability.) 

for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Buying a business seminar 28th November 2012 - now taking bookings

The Next Seminar is on Wednesday 28th November 2012 At Ernest Wilsons & Co Limited, The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road Leeds LS27 7LG 

19 potential purchasers attended the last  successful seminar, a seminar which is capturing people’s attention, and enjoyed an excellently informative day with Ernest Wilsons and invited presenters. 

Delegates learned about all aspects of buying a business; listening to presentations and putting questions to Jeffrey Myers of Jeffrey Myers & Co Solicitors in Leeds, David Slater of Slater Ford Associates Accountants in Bingley, Wendy Hallas, Business Relationship Manager at LloydsTSB Huddersfield and David Talbot of Hiltons Stock Valuers together with the experienced business valuers present from Ernest Wilsons. 

One seminar delegate, Emma Hey from North Yorkshire said afterwards “Good value for money with very helpful handouts and all my questions were answered, definitely recommend” 

Miss C Dimelow from Barnsley said “This day has exceeded my expectations very interesting and knowledgeable speakers – thank you” 

David Singleton, the former Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Business, said, "There is no doubt about the British appetite for business ownership, but sadly this desire fades largely through fear of the unknown”. 

Certainly for the delegates attending the course, it was the fear that faded rather than the desire by discussing and understanding what was involved in buying a business. 

Francis Bacon said “knowledge is power” and certainly the delegates left feeling more empowered to consider their options in the light of the present opportunities in the business sales market, the finance available and the steps involved. 

 The presenters will again include Business and Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor, Accountant and Banker and throughout the day they will cover amongst other things:- 

• Overview of the Business Sales market in 2012
• Deciding what kind of business you should buy
• Deciding what you can afford
• How businesses are valued
• The research and decision making process, viewing techniques, making an offer
• Raising finance, how to go about this in the present environment
• The legal aspects of buying a business including buying goodwill, leasehold and freehold properties
• Tax/Vat - what key things to think about when buying a business 
• How do you value and acquire stock? 

This is a no obligation, educational and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business, have never bought one before, and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. 

When? Wednesday 28th November 2012, 9:15am – 5:00pm (Lunch and Refreshments provided) 

Where? Ernest Wilsons & Co Limited, The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds LS27 7LG 

Cost? £65 plus VAT per person (£110 plus VAT couples) 

How do I apply? Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or e-mail Julie.walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk (Places subject to availability.) 

Thinking of buying a business seminar - 19th July - ***only a few places left***

Ernest Wilsons are pleased to advise that due to the fantastic feedback from our last seminar, the date has now been set for the next one on 19th July. The presenters again will include Hiltons Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor Jeffrey Myers of Jeffrey Myers & Co, Accountant and a Banker from LloydsTSB. In addition, there will be various other speakers talking about business valuations, procedures, profit margins, types of businesses etc. This is a no obligation and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. When? 19th July 2012, 9:15am – 5:00pm. Cost? £60pp plus VAT (£100 plus VAT couples)to include lunch and refreshments. Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or e-mail Julie.Walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk. For more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Flushing out buyers

Napoleon reportedly said “England is a Nation of Shopkeepers” in dismissing England’s preparedness for war against France. Certainly it is our continued experience at Ernest Wilsons that many of our countrymen still harbour a desire to run their own business even in these challenging economic times, whether that be in retail, food, wholesale, service industry, manufacturing, web based the list goes on. According to a survey of 2,000 youngsters, commissioned to support the Ambition AXA Awards, around half (47 per cent) say that they have always wanted to be their own boss, buying a business is one way to achieve that goal. Another recent survey by oneworkinglife.com revealed from a sample of 2,000 full and part-time employees across the UK, 18% want to run their own business. However David Singleton, the former Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Business, said some years ago, "There is no doubt about the British appetite for business ownership, but sadly this desire fades largely through fear of the unknown”. To help people who have harboured an ambition or have thought about buying their own business but not yet taken the first step, Ernest Wilsons run seminars titled “Thinking of Buying Your Own Business – Learn How? “ As the title suggests this is aimed at benefiting people who have thought of running their own business but that is as far as they have got, maybe because of fear of the unknown and the many questions and/or anxieties they have about it have gone unanswered. During these one day seminars they spend time with Business and Stock Valuers, Bankers, a Solicitor and Accountant covering and answering questions all about the “ins and outs” of buying a business. By attending this educational informal seminar people feel more confident about exploring the dream they have to run their own business. We know that many delegates from these seminars go on to buy a business, having built up the confidence and the know how to proceed. These seminars well illustrate our passion to sell businesses and set us aside from our competitors for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thinking of buying a business seminar - 19th July 2012

Ernest Wilsons are pleased to advise that due to the fantastic feedback from our last seminar, the date has now been set for the next one on 19th July. The presenters again will include Hiltons Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor Jeffrey Myers of Jeffrey Myers & Co, Accountant and a Banker from LloydsTSB. In addition, there will be various other speakers talking about business valuations, procedures, profit margins, types of businesses etc. This is a no obligation and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. When? 19th July 2012, 9:15am – 5:00pm. Cost? £60pp plus VAT (£100 plus VAT couples)to include lunch and refreshments. Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or e-mail Julie.Walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk. For more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Buying a business seminar - 26th April 2012

“Thinking of Buying Your Own Business – Learn How?” As our last seminar was oversubscribed, a further seminar in Leeds is scheduled for the 26th April 2012. The presenters again will include Business and Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor, Accountant and a Banker. This is a no obligation and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. When? 26th April 2012, 9:15am – 5:00pm. Cost? £50pp plus VAT (£85 plus VAT couples). Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or e-mail Julie.walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Seminar success......next date 26th April 2012

This week saw our inaugural seminar which was a resounding success, below is some of the feedback received; "a fantastic day, very informative" "great speakers, thoroughly enjoyed the day" "great people and great food, let me know when the next one is so my husband can attend" "this day has simplified how you buy a business, many thanks" "great value for money and will be recommending it to my friends" Some of the speakers at the last seminar who will hopefully be attending again were; Jeffrey Myers of Jeffrey Myers & Co Solicitors David Talbot of Hilton Valuations & Stocktakers David Slater of Slaterford Accountants Wendy Hallas, Commercial Bank manager for Lloyds Banking Group The next date pencilled in is 26th April 2012 - numbers are limited so if you are interested, please email Julie Walton to reserve your place or call 0113 238 2900. Cost £50 to include lunch/refreshments. The seminar covers all aspects of buying a business including, picking the right business, finance, Solicitors and conveyancing, the importance of Accountants, Stocktaking and much more - also there is a Q&A session to assist with any grey areas. for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk

Thinking of buying a business seminar

“Thinking About Buying A Business?” Learn How! Attend a one day seminar and learn how to buy your own business. Napoleon reportedly said "L'Angleterre est une nation de boutiquiers." (Namely we are a “Nation of Shopkeepers”) in dismissing England’s preparedness for war against France. Certainly it is our continued experience at Ernest Wilsons that many of our countrymen still harbour a desire to run their own business even in these challenging economic times, whether that be a Café, Post Office, Newsagent, Off License & Convenience Store, the list goes on. According to a survey of 2,000 youngsters, commissioned to support the Ambition AXA Awards, around half (47 per say that they have always wanted to be their own boss, buying a business is one way to achieve that goal. Another recent survey by oneworkinglife.com revealed from a sample of 2,000 full and part-time employees across the UK, 18% want to run their own business. However David Singleton, the former Managing Director of Lloyds TSB Business, said some years ago, "There is no doubt about the British appetite for business ownership, but sadly this desire fades largely through fear of the unknown”. In order to help people get to know the “unknown” Ernest Wilsons are running a number of seminars titled “Thinking of Buying Your Own Business – Learn How? As the title suggests this is aimed at benefiting people who have thought of running their own business but that is as far as they have got, maybe because of fear of the unknown and the many questions and/or anxieties they have about it have gone unanswered. During this one day seminar on 8th March 2012 they will spend time with Business and Stock Valuers, Bankers, a Solicitor and Accountant covering and answering questions all about the “ins and outs” of buying a business. It is our hope that by attending this educational informal seminar people will feel more confident about exploring the dream they may have to run their own business. We appreciate that we are a Business Transfer Agent and it is in our interests to encourage people to buy their own business, however the seminar is not about us! There will be no selling of businesses; it is about helping people who have an interest in buying a business taking that next step which is learning how. Some will go on to fulfill an ambition in this respect; others will decide it is not for them. We speak to people day in and day out and many have understandably little knowledge of the business purchase process and feel nervous about taking what can be such a big step in their lives. Francis Bacon said “knowledge is power” and the knowledge gained at these seminars can equip people to consider more ably whether or not buying a business is for them and if it is how to go about it. We hope to see you there if buying your own business is a dream of yours! The presenters will include Business and Stock Valuers, a local Solicitor, Accountant and Banker. Throughout the day they will cover:- • Overview of the Business Sales market in 2011 • Deciding what kind of business you should buy • Deciding what you can afford • How businesses are valued • The research and decision making process, viewing techniques, making an offer • Raising finance, how to go about this in the present environment • The legal aspects of buying a business including buying goodwill, leasehold and freehold properties • Tax/Vat - what key things to think about when buying a business • How do you value and acquire stock? This is a no obligation, educational and informal seminar to help people who are thinking about buying a business, have never bought one before, and want to learn how they can go about it, have their questions answered and take the next steps, if the time is right for them. When?: Thursday 8th March 2012, 9:15am – 5:00pm (Lunch and Refreshments provided) Where?: Ernest Wilson & Co Limited

, The Business Centre, Deanhurst Park, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS27 7LG Cost: £35 plus VAT per person (£65 plus VAT couples) How do I apply?: Contact Julie Walton on 0113 238 2900 or E-mail Julie.walton@ernest-wilson.co.uk (Places subject to availability. If you would like to attend the course but the 26th January is not convenient please enquire about other up and coming dates) for more information on Ernest Wilson Business Agents, visit www.ernest-wilson.co.uk