The £Trillion SME Ownership Shift

61% of UK SME owners are planning to sell.

We created this visual breakdown to show what is happening in the SME ownership shift, what it means for buyers, and how to take advantage.

Scroll through the slides below, or download the PDF for offline reading.

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Sources:

Catax, IBBA, SME Finance Monitor, Moore Kingston Smith, The Business Sale Report, Beauhurst, ONS, British Business Bank

Title slide introducing the SME Ownership Shift and the opportunity for business buyers

Most UK SME owners lack an exit plan, creating acquisition opportunities”

Boomer retirements driving the SME ownership transition across the UK

Capital Gains Tax changes accelerating SME exits in 2025 and 2026

Economic conditions aligning for SME acquisitions in 2025”

Types of UK SMEs for sale: business services, manufacturing, trades

SME valuation benchmarks and opportunities for buyers

Global view of SME ownership shift including UK, North America, Europe, Asia

Creative financing options making business buying accessible

Why 2025 is the right time for strategic SME investors”

The window of opportunity in SME acquisitions is closing fast

Steps to get started with acquiring a small business

Archimax Global Solutions: business buyers supporting other buyers

Call to action to connect with Archimax about SME acquisitions