September Newsletter 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks   Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and I am excited to announce that, since inception, we have completed over 400 deals. We are very proud of our track record and our reputation.  Please feel free to contact me anytime at n.draper@draperhinks.co.uk …

Potential Seller Newsletter September 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks   Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and I am excited to announce that, since inception, we have completed over 400 deals. Draper Hinks is very proud of its track record and reputation.  Please feel free to contact me anytime at n.draper@draperhinks.co.uk …

Caveat Venditor – Seller Beware

At Draper Hinks we take great pride in the work we do.  We care about our clients and we go the extra mile to help wherever we can.  We take people at their word and have built up some very good relationships with buyers over the years. Some of our buyers buy from us on a regular basis. They know …

July Newsletter 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks  Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and I am excited to announce that, since inception, we have completed over 400 deals.We are very proud of our track record and our reputation.  Please feel free to contact me anytime at n.draper@draperhinks.co.uk with any …

Potential Seller Newsletter July 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks  Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and I am excited to announce that, since inception, we have completed over 400 deals.Draper Hinks is very proud of its track record and reputation.  Please feel free to contact me anytime at n.draper@draperhinks.co.uk with any …

Caveat Emptor

We understand that deciding to sell your practice is not a decision to make lightly.  There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration.  It is important that you know what you will be doing post sale. If you do not have a clear idea of how you will fill your time, then the idea of impending retirement …

Case Story Q2

This is a case study from a practice we sold recently   Fees sold £ 152,000 Where Yorkshire Qualified FCA Age 62 Time scale 7 months Type of Practice 3 Partner firm, 1 Partner retiring Payment Three tranches How paid 50%  25%  25% Multiple 1 x fees When paid Comp, 12 mths and 24 mths Offers 3 offers Office & …

Some buyers put in multiple offers for the same practice

We have been selling accountancy practices for over 20 years, so we know a thing or two about the process, what is reasonable and what is not.   Most sellers of accountancy practices have not sold before.  Believe it or not there are some accountants that sell their fees and then get bored, start again and then in a few years’ …

June Newsletter 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks   Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and I am excited to announce that, since inception, we have now completed over 400 deals. Please contact us if you are thinking of buying and have not already registered with us. We post all …

Potential Seller Newsletter June 2023

Nicola Draper founder Draper Hinks Hello, I’m Nicola Draper.  I run Draper Hinks and have done so since 2004.   We sell only accountancy fees and since inception, we have completed over 400 deals. I have been a keynote speaker with the ICAEW on a webinar “How to sell your practice”.  If you want to discuss your own situation email me …