Ireland Is Good at Helping People Start Businesses. It’s Terrible at Helping Them Buy One.
Step-by-step guide to ready your Irish SME for sale in 2026: finances, legal checks, valuation, operations and buyers.
What’s a Domain Name Actually Worth?
Target, vet and present your Irish SME to serious buyers using buyer profiles, Bizmark, local networks and strict due diligence.
How to Prepare Your Business for Sale in 2026
Step-by-step guide to ready your Irish SME for sale in 2026: finances, legal checks, valuation, operations and buyers.
How to Value a Small Business in Ireland
Clear, Ireland-focused guide to valuing SMEs: methods, normalised EBITDA, multipliers, risks and market benchmarks.
How to Find Qualified Buyers for Your Business
Target, vet and present your Irish SME to serious buyers using buyer profiles, Bizmark, local networks and strict due diligence.
7 Steps to Selling Your Business Confidentially
7 Steps to Selling Your Business Confidentially Confidentiality is key when selling your business in Ireland. A public sale can lead to competitors exploiting sensitive information, employees leaving, and customers losing trust. To avoid these risks and protect your business’s value, follow these steps: Keep it a Secret: Confidentiality | How to Sell a Business […]
7 Steps to Selling Your Business Confidentially2
Seven practical steps for Irish SME owners to sell privately: prepare a CIM, use NDAs and blind listings, vet buyers, stage disclosures and close securely.
Why I’m Launching Bizmark.ie — And why the Timing Matters
In Nov 23 I moved back to Ireland after nearly 10 years in the US. I wanted to buy an Irish software business (or two) and struggled to find anywhere to source opportunities. Previously I had been buying one very 18 months through platforms like acquire.com. At the same time, my Aunt asked me to […]
Irish M&A Update 6th May 2025
Irish M&A Update 6th May 2025 1. Greencore Agrees to Acquire Bakkavor in £1.2 Billion Deal Dublin-based food company Greencore has reached an agreement to acquire UK rival Bakkavor for £1.2 billion. The merger aims to create a combined entity with revenues of £4 billion, pending regulatory approval. The Irish Times 2. SymPhysis Targets US […]
What is Seller Financing?
A Guide for SME Buyers and Sellers When it comes to buying or selling a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood tools is seller financing. In a landscape where traditional lending can be complex or slow-moving, seller financing offers a flexible, mutually beneficial pathway to complete a business […]