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The £Trillion SME Ownership Shift

Writer: Alexander Kalis
Alexander Kalis
May 7, 2025
1 min read

Updated: May 11, 2025

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

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