MEET STUEY
In 2014, I hit 33 years of age and decided then that I wanted to own a company as opposed to being an employee in one.
I founded the RAC School of Motoring and like most new business owners, I struggled along with the business being nothing more than a 'side hustle' for a few years.
In early 2018 it dawned on me that there had to be other business owners out there in the same situation as me.
I went exploring and within a couple of months I'd completed my first acquisition. I essentially doubled our staff, our revenues and our geographic coverage area overnight.
Since then, I have orchestrated and executed 2 more Mergers and 3 Private Acquisitions.
I've never been more confident that the optimal solution to business growth is M&A.
It's now abundantly clear to me that I have found my passion and have developed the 'investor bug' and through Thistlewood Acquisitions I continue to build my portfolio of privately held companies.
I'm your buyer!
Sadly, there are hundreds of thousands of business owners in Australia, UK and USA that are nearing retirement age who don't have a succession plan for their life's work.
For many, the thought of preparing the business for sale and dealing with Brokers, Lawyers, Accountants and other Consultants can be extremely overwhelming and too much to bear, and not to mention way too expensive for many small businesses.
This sadly leads to many business owners simply closing the doors on the thing that they have spent a lifetime building. Only to retire without the payout that they had been working towards and banking on for a deserved comfortable retirement.
It is a tremendous shame to see a career, a business and a legacy end this way.
It's my hope to save you, the business owner, all the hassle of spending years and a huge some of money in preparing the business for sale by positioning you in front of a credible legitimate buyer...me!
I have real world experience, I've struggled, I've learned, I've failed and I've succeeded. I continue to learn daily"
If you're looking for an experienced successor who can be trusted to protect your legacy, your company and its employees, someone who has the skill set, experience, network and ability to steer the company in to its next phase of growth as you move in to the next chapter of your life, let's connect and start building a relationship" | Stuart Thistlewood
Acquisition Criteria
I consider acquisition opportunities in any sector. I only invest in good profitable businesses, I am not a business turnaround expert.Some industries that I have a particular interest in are:
- Driver Training/Education (RTO's)
- Manufacturing/Engineering
- Business Services (Web, Media, Digital Marketing)
- Home Healthcare
- Commercial & Industrial Equipment Hire
- Exterminating - Pest Control
Australia, UK and USA
Acquisition Criteria:
Annual revenues in the $1.5M - $7.5M range or
EBITDA minimum $250,000 per annum.
Below you'll find a list of things that I'm available for:
- Acquisition Opportunities: Are you an owner looking to exit your business?
- Investment Opportunities: Do you need an experienced business partner?
- M&A Consulting / Coaching: Are you looking to grow your business through a Merger or Acquisition?
- Media: Interviews and Podcasts
Keep in touch!
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