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Free readiness check

For business owners

Sell for more, or raise the capital to grow first

Businesses scoring 80+ on our Readiness Score receive stronger offers. We show you where you stand in 15 questions, then a certified broker prepares your business before it ever goes to market.

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71%

higher offers for businesses scoring 80+ in comparable sellability models

Step by step

How it works for owners

  1. 1

    Free check

    15 questions about your financials, contracts, people and plans. Indicative score and gap report by email.

  2. 2

    Choose sell or raise

    Tell us your goal, timeframe and the basics. Sign a confidentiality agreement before sharing ideas.

  3. 3

    Engage a broker

    Pick a certified broker by specialty. Sign the engagement authority online and pay a monthly retainer.

  4. 4

    Close the gaps

    Upload evidence to your vault. Your broker verifies each item and your score climbs.

  5. 5

    List on SME-SX

    At 80+, our team audits the score and your listing goes live to buyers or investors.

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What you get

  • A score buyers trust

    Every answer carries evidence and is marked broker-verified or self-reported.

  • A document vault

    Versioned files with an access log — it becomes your data room when you list.

  • Listing analytics

    Views, enquiries, expressions of interest and funds committed, live.

  • An AI assistant

    Explains every gap in plain English and drafts your business plan for your broker to review.

  • Capital and advice together

    Strategic growth plan, valuation and the raise itself in one place.

  • Oversight investors value

    After a raise, your broker reports monthly — which makes the next raise easier.

Common questions

What does it cost?
The readiness check is free. If you engage a broker, you pay them a monthly retainer (typically $1,000–$2,000) and a success fee on sale or raise. See Fees.
What size businesses is this for?
Usually $500K–$10M turnover, but that's a guide, not a rule. Startups can join through a broker.
Why 80?
Businesses scoring 80+ in comparable sellability models receive offers about 71% higher than average. The gate protects buyers and investors — and your price.
Is my information confidential?
Yes. Full details are only shown to registered investors who have signed an NDA, and every document view is logged.

Find out where your business stands

Fifteen questions, an indicative Readiness Score and a gap report in your inbox. Free.

Take the free readiness check