Press & media
Press & media
For journalists, podcast producers and editors writing about UK SME valuations, business sales or the lower mid-market M&A scene. Quotes, data and commentary on request — usually same-day.
James Nelson
Founder & M&A Valuation Director, The Business Valuers
James has spent 20+ years as a business owner and transaction adviser, personally leading every valuation his firm produces. He's available for press commentary, podcast interviews, and as a named source for articles on UK SME valuations and the lower mid-market.
valuations@thebusinessvaluers.com · 020 4620 4208 · LinkedIn
Areas of expertise
- UK SME valuations (£500k–£20m turnover)
- EBITDA multiples and sector benchmarks
- Business sales, MBOs and succession
- HMRC, probate and EMI share valuations
- Shareholder disputes and expert witness valuation
- The state of the UK SME M&A market
Sample questions James can answer
A starting point — happy to tailor commentary to your angle.
- What multiple is a typical UK SME selling for right now?
- How is AI affecting valuations of professional services firms?
- Why do 'free' broker valuations differ so wildly from independent ones?
- What's happening to deal volume in the UK lower mid-market?
- How should owners prepare a business for sale 12–24 months out?
Fact sheet
- Founded
- By James Nelson
- Based
- Bristol, serving the whole UK
- Turnover bracket served
- £500k – £20m
- Valuations delivered
- 800+
- Turnaround
- 72 hours
- Fee
- Fixed, typically £495
- Independence
- Does not sell businesses — no commission, no incentive
Logo & headshot
High-resolution headshot of James available on request. Email valuations@thebusinessvaluers.com with deadline and outlet and we'll send the same day.
Need a quote or a source today?
Email or call — typical response within the hour during UK working hours.