Welcome

Established in 1956 by Ernest Wilson, we are now the largest, independent Business Transfer Agent in the United Kingdom and we firmly believe that you only become the biggest by providing the very best possible service to clients.

During the past 54 years we have led the business transfer industry and there has been many firsts.  We were the first business transfer agent to invest heavily into computer systems in the early 1980’s with an IBM System 36 “main frame” computer and we have continued to invest heavily into our business to achieve the best possible results for clients.  Not only by investing in  computer systems, although during 2009/2010 we have developed an entirely new system to keep us ahead of our competitors; but also into substantial advertising of businesses for sale in both traditional, print media, radio advertising and new media such as the internet.

Ernest Wilson was a pioneer of the business transfer industry who built our company upon professionalism, principled conduct and the highest ethical standards.  These founding principles continue to guide us in everything we do today.

Buying a Business?

If you're looking at businesses for sale on the open market, you need to know you're looking in the right place.  A business transfer agent is much more than a simple list of adverts of businesses for sale.  Ernest Wilson has been established over 50 years and has the experience and a professional team of qualified valuers who attend at our clients premises to appraise every single business and/or property which is listed for sale here on our website. 

This means that you receive the safety and security that each of our seller clients has been able to draw on our extensive knowledge of the market and has received advice as to the value of their business before placing it on the market.

We also offer a service to buyers to provide you with the information you will need to start your search for that right business such as price range, finance, etc.  We would welcome the opportunity of meeting with you to discuss your aims, requirements and provide you with information of specific businesses which may be of interest to you.  We are able to discuss the steps you will need to take to make a successful acquisition of your dream business, such as arranging finance through the High Street Banks, appointing solicitors, accountants and guide you through the bureaucracy of dealing with Landlord's to obtain their consent to accepting you as their new Tenant.

Our expertise and experience in dealing with the sale and purchase of tens of thousands of business over the years is second to none and will ensure that your purchase is a pleasurable experience without causing you the stress of having to work blindly through this process which could turn into a very trying time indeed.

Selling a Business?

Ernest Wilsons’ are the leading business transfer agents in the North of England, our valuers are all professionally qualified and their experience ranges from a minimum of 15 years upto 40 years valuing and selling businesses of all different types and sizes. 

We offer a service which we believe is second to none and continue to invest heavily into our business to ensure the best possible service to you, our client.  We will not charge you money up front like the vast majority of other business agents but we will consistently advertise your business both in the traditional media such as the major regional  and local newspapers together with consistent internet advertising to ensure your business is discreetly shown to the widest possible audience of potential business buyers.  We understand fully the importance of maintaining a confidential sale which is why in over 99% of cases, we sell businesses without the need of a “For Sale Sign” or the publishing of pictures/trading names/addresses in the public domain.  Combine this with our unrivalled database of potential buyers, our attention to detail to ensure the best chance of selling your business at the best possible price and we are the right choice of agent to sell your business.

Beware not all business transfer agents are the same.  Many will charge you a substantial fee in advance before undertaking any work on your behalf and leave you feeling exceptionally disappointed with the paltry level of advertising they carry out on your behalf.  Other agents may do little more than erect a For Sale sign above your business which tells your staff and customers of your intentions and could jeopardise your business and therefore your sale.  For a free, no obligation valuation, call Ernest Wilsons’ now on 0113 238 2900.