---
title: "Seminar Recap: What it feels like to sell a business"
description: Learn the pros and cons of each method of sale, looking at the funding, legal and tax implications of each, as well as real client stories.
image: https://info.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/SC0019%20Social%20Media%20Posts_Twitter%28X%29%201600x900px.png
---

[![Shorts_logo_White](https://info.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Shorts_logo_White.svg "Shorts_logo_White")](https://www.shorts.uk.com/?hsLang=en-gb)

###### Original Seminar Date - 27 September 2023

# Seminar Recap: What it feels like to sell a business

At this event, we delved into the emotions and experiences that come with selling your business. Discover first hand from successful entrepreneurs who have gone through this transformative journey and gain valuable insights into the process. Whether you're considering [selling your business,](https://blog.shorts.uk.com/how-to-sell-your-business-in-the-uk?hsLang=en-gb) or simply curious about the emotions involved, this event is not to be missed.

Find out from the people who've already done it, who will share:

- The emotions experienced through the trade sale, Management Buy-Out and Employee Ownership Trust processes
- How your team might react to the changes
- The highs and lows you may encounter through each option

For best viewing, we recommend watching on a desktop computer or rotating your mobile sideways.

Timestamps:

- Andy Ryder - Potential routes for selling a business (00:00)
- Matt Robinson - My experience with a Management Buyout and Trade Sale (19:07)
- Rob Moore - The legal considerations of MBO, Trade Sales and EOT (40:31)
- Andrew Mills - My experience selling my business to an EOT (01:02:49)

 

## Recap the full event below

### Begin your journey with us today

###### Drop us a line today to see how we can help your business thrive

[![GET IN TOUCH](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2442072/51c030a2-ae2e-4121-ac46-81658201b554.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2442072/51c030a2-ae2e-4121-ac46-81658201b554)

[![DOWNLOAD BROCHURE](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2442072/a48ae1d9-17cc-4b77-a4ad-6685736b3e03.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2442072/a48ae1d9-17cc-4b77-a4ad-6685736b3e03)

[![JOIN THE TEAM](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2442072/a2c22569-3f93-4868-bb61-8cd84843ae6b.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2442072/a2c22569-3f93-4868-bb61-8cd84843ae6b)

### Locations

#### Chesterfield

2 Ashgate Road,  
Chesterfield,  
S40 4AA

Directions

T: 01246 559955

F: 01246 209484

E: [info@shorts.uk.com](mailto:%20info@shorts.uk.com)

#### Sheffield

2 Cedar House,  
63 Napier Street,  
S11 8HA

Directions

T: 0114 2671617

E:[ info@shorts.uk.com](mailto:%20info@shorts.uk.com)

![logo-shorts-small](https://info.shorts.uk.com/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/logo-shorts-small.svg "logo-shorts-small")

![Praxity_Logo_Grey-e1541763564171](https://info.shorts.uk.com/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20Site%202018/Praxity_Logo_Grey-e1541763564171.png?width=116&name=Praxity_Logo_Grey-e1541763564171.png "Praxity_Logo_Grey-e1541763564171")

[Site by Vivid](http://www.vividcreative.co.uk/)

© Copyright Shorts 2024

Copyright 2018 Shorts Chartered Accountants. All Rights Reserved. [Shorts Data Protection Policy](https://www.shorts.uk.com/data-protection-policy/?hsLang=en-gb). [Shorts Privacy Policy](https://www.shorts.uk.com/privacy/?hsLang=en-gb). [Shorts Payroll Bureau Service Privacy Policy](https://www.shorts.uk.com/payroll-bureau-service-privacy-policy/?hsLang=en-gb). [Shorts Financial Services Privacy Policy](https://www.shorts.uk.com/shorts-financial-services-privacy-policy/?hsLang=en-gb). [ICO Cookies Policy](https://www.shorts.uk.com/cookies/?hsLang=en-gb).  
Shorts Financial Services LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 2 Ashgate Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 4AA. Shorts is a trading name of Shorts Financial Services LLP. Company number OC307023. Shorts Financial Services LLP is a Limited Liability Partnership. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate taxation advice, some forms of auto enrolment, commercial finance advice, will writing and trust advice. Levels and bases of, and relief from taxation are subject to change and their value depends on the individual circumstances of the investor. If you wish to register a complaint, please write to us at the address above in the first instance. If you cannot settle your complaint with us, you may be entitled to refer it to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). You can find out how by visiting www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk, or by calling 0800 023 4567.

Where your complaint relates to products or services purchased online, or by other electronic means such as by email, you may refer your complaint to the online dispute resolution (ODR) platform at http://ec.europa.eu/odr.