Buy Build Sell Training & Guidance

Learn to buy a business, then build through further acquisitions.

Structured acquisition training with practical guidance as you apply it, covering sourcing, valuation, deal structure, funding options, negotiation, due diligence, completion and building through further acquisitions.

A paid programme. Ben reviews every application personally.

At a glance

  • Structured online acquisition training
  • Practical guidance as you apply it
  • Format and limits of guidance agreed in writing
  • Starts with an application reviewed by Ben

Who it's for

  • Aspiring buyers planning their first acquisition
  • Business owners who want to grow by acquiring other companies
  • People who want to do the work themselves, with experienced guidance along the way

Is it right for you?

Is buying a business passive?

No. Finding, assessing and buying a business takes real work, and running it afterwards does too. The training shows you how to do that work well.

Will you find or run the deal for me?

Training & Guidance supports you doing the work yourself. If you want experienced people working alongside you, Consulting may suit you better.

Can you guarantee a deal or funding?

No. Nobody can guarantee you'll find a business, agree a deal or secure funding. The training and guidance don't replace your solicitor, accountant or lender.

What does the guidance include?

The format and limits are agreed in writing before you join, so you know exactly what to expect.

What the training covers

The full acquisition journey

Sourcing

Set clear criteria and find businesses on and off the market.

Valuation

Read the accounts and judge what a business is really worth to you.

Deal structure

Shape offers, including deferred payments and seller finance.

Funding options

The main funding routes, and what lenders and investors look for.

Negotiation

Prepare your position, speak with owners and agree heads of terms.

Due diligence

What to check, and how to work effectively with your advisers.

Completion

What happens between agreeing a deal and completing it.

Building through acquisitions

Plan your next acquisitions and grow from one business into a group.

Practical guidance

Bring your questions and opportunities as you apply the methods. The format and limits are agreed in writing before you join.

The programme teaches the process. Your own legal, tax and financial advisers advise on your specific transaction, including funding, due diligence and completion.

How it works

From application to onboarding

Training & Guidance is a paid programme. On your suitability call we'll confirm whether it fits, and what the guidance includes.

  1. ApplicationA short application about your goals and experience.
  2. Review by BenBen reviews every application personally.
  3. Invitation to a suitability call, where appropriateIf a call looks useful, Ben will be in touch personally to arrange a call.
  4. Recommended route and written proposalWe recommend the route that fits and set it out in writing.
  5. Agreed terms and paymentYou confirm the terms, then pay the invoice.
  6. OnboardingWe give you access and arrange the support you've agreed.

Every package is agreed with Ben on a suitability call. Opulentia Capital LLC, which owns Buy a Business with Ben and Buy Build Sell, issues the written proposal, terms and invoices.

Important

Buying a business isn't passive, and nobody can guarantee you'll find a business, agree a deal or secure funding. The training and guidance don't replace your solicitor, accountant, lender or other advisers.

Plan your first acquisition with structure

Tell us your goals in a short application. Ben reviews every application personally before inviting anyone to a call.

These are paid programmes and services. We'll discuss the support that fits your goals, the fees and the next steps during your suitability call. Applying does not commit you to joining.

Apply for a suitability call

Education, guidance and consulting, not legal, tax, accounting, investment or financial advice. None of our programmes or services guarantees an acquisition, an accepted introduction, a fee, funding or income.