Miss One, Risk Everything — Jonathan Jay from DealMakers.co.uk
Buying a business isn't about doing everything yourself — it's about knowing who to bring in, when, and why. In this video, Jonathan Jay breaks down the essential deal team behind a successful SME acquisition and explains why you don't need every professional on every deal, but you do need the right ones at the right time.
This video will help you avoid costly mistakes, reduce risk, and approach business buying like a professional acquirer — not a hopeful amateur.
The nine essential roles you need — at the right time — to de-risk and close your acquisition
De-risk liabilities, contracts & NDAs — your legal backbone
Financial due diligence — verify the numbers stack up
Structure the deal for maximum tax efficiency
Commercial property review — leases, terms & transfer
TUPE, contracts & employment risk assessment
Source off-market businesses before anyone else
Bulk outreach to business owners at scale
Uncover people-related risks before they cost you
The lynchpin — pulls the entire team and process together so nothing falls through the cracks
The paperwork that protects you at every stage of the acquisition
