You've built something established
The business has a real trading history and has earned its place in the market.
Thinking about stepping back?
You've built a good business. What happens next matters.
We're Fredrik and Leanne, and we're looking to buy established UK businesses and build on what already works. If you're thinking about retiring, stepping back or finding the right people to take things forward, we'd be happy to hear what you're thinking.
- Private
- Straightforward
- Directly with us
What matters to us
We like businesses people would miss if they disappeared.
Useful work. Loyal customers. A team that cares about doing things properly.
What we're looking for
We're looking for good businesses, not one particular industry.
We care less about labels and more about what makes the business work. That usually means loyal customers, a good reputation, people who know what they're doing and something worth building on.
Customers come back
People rely on what you do, whether that's through repeat work or long relationships.
Sales aren't tied to one or two customers
We like a healthy spread of customers, so losing one account wouldn't put everything at risk.
There's a team around you
Good people already know the customers, the work and how the business runs.
The know-how can be handed over
The business has clear ways of working and doesn't depend on one person knowing everything.
You're thinking about what comes next
You might want to retire, step back gradually or bring in someone to take things forward.
Where we often look
Industrial and engineering services, facilities and maintenance, compliance, testing and inspection, environmental services, specialist commercial services, manufacturing, distribution and hire.
What they have in common matters more than the sector itself: repeat work, a broad customer base and a business that can carry on without the owner doing everything.
Usually not for us
Businesses where one or two customers make up most of the turnover, everything depends on the owner, most sales are one-off consumer work, or the company mainly holds property or investments.
How it works
First, we listen.
There's no standard handover and no reason to rush. We start by understanding what you want and what makes the business tick.
Have a private chat
Tell us as much or as little as you like. We want to understand the business, what matters to you and why you're thinking about what comes next.
Understand the business
A good business is more than a set of numbers. Its people, customers, reputation and know-how matter too. We'll take the time to understand all of it.
Find the right way forward
Some owners want a clean break. Others want to stay involved for a while or step back gradually. We're open to finding an approach that works for you and the business.
Who we are
We're Fredrik and Leanne.
Leanne runs Mills Commercial Finance and spends her days talking to UK business owners. Fredrik runs NextCom, where he works with a select group of clients to help them grow using smart marketing and lead generation.
We bring different things to it. Leanne understands the realities business owners face and what sits behind the numbers. Fredrik brings practical experience of marketing, technology and growth. We're buyers, not brokers, and you'll speak directly with us from the start.
Leanne Dawson
Commercial finance
Fredrik Johansson
NextCom and technology
Get in touch
Thinking about what comes next for your business?
Send us a note or give us a call. It doesn't need to be formal or detailed.
Email usleanne@jensmills.co.uk
Call us +44 7863 779180