YOU’LL LEAVE WITH
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A Business Readiness Score (Product, People, Process, Financials)
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Your biggest value leaks (the discount triggers)
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A 90-day priority list + your best next step
THE 4 PILLARS BUYERS CARE ABOUT
Buyers don’t buy effort. They buy certainty — across:
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Product (defensible demand)
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People (owner independence)
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Process (predictable delivery)
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Financials (clean, believable numbers)
Ben Thomas
Director, Superior Group
Working with Bimbi Philips across multiple ventures was invaluable. The coaching on business growth strategies and expertise in valuations and acquisitions made complex processes simple. The professionalism and strategic focus on actionable outcomes makes them an outstanding partner for any business leader seeking to grow.
20+ ORGANISATIONS SERVICED
Retail • Government • Financial Services • Consumer Goods • E-commerce • Telecommunications • Travel & Tourism • Healthcare • Transportation • Business Services
HOST BIO
Bimbi Philips is a buyer, exit partner, and mentor with a corporate M&A background, now focused on acquiring and growing £1m–£15m owner-led businesses. These sessions exist because most SMEs learn buyer rules too late — when the buyer is already in the room and discounts have already started.
FAQ
Who is this for?
Founder-owners doing roughly £1m–£15m revenue who want to grow with exit optionality (now or later).
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What is the refresher session?
A high-signal walkthrough of how buyers value businesses and what triggers discounts, using the 4 pillars: Product, People, Process, Financials.
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What will I learn?
What buyers actually join for, the most common discount triggers, and what “buyer-grade” proof looks like without turning your business into a corporate.
What do I leave with?
A 4-pillar readiness score (plus overall score), your top 3 value leaks, and a clear “fix-first” priority for the next 90 days.
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Is this a valuation?
No — it’s a buyer-lens education session to help you understand value drivers and where discounts come from.
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Is it useful if I’m not selling soon?
Yes. Sellable and scalable follow the same rules—better margins, less owner dependence, cleaner proof, easier funding and growth.
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What’s the difference between virtual and in-person?
Same core content. In-person typically allows deeper Q&A and more detailed discussion.
Is it private?
Yes. Founder-only, no recordings, no pitching, no solicitation.
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What should I bring?
Nothing fancy. If you have them, bring rough numbers (revenue, margin range, top customer %, team size). If not, still come.
Will you try to sell me something?
No pressure. If you want to go deeper, there’s an optional next step (theme deep-dives). Either way, you leave with clarity.
How long is it?
Designed to be tight and practical: a focused session plus Q&A.
Can I attend the refresher and a value-improvement theme?
Yes. Most founders start with the refresher, then pick one theme that matches their biggest value leak.