What is the Diligentsia and Businesses For Sale (BFS) Partnership about.
Selling a business is not just about finding a buyer, it’s about being organised and prepared for a smooth, efficient sale.
That’s why BusinessesForSale.com has partnered with Diligentsia to help business owners prepare their companies for sale. Well-prepared businesses are often more attractive to buyers, which can support faster transactions and more accurate valuations.
With Diligentsia’s FREE Sale Readiness Checklist, you can:
Assess your business’s sale readiness
Identify risks that need to be addressed
Receive bespoke recommendations to increase your company’s value
Generate a report that can be shared with potential buyers
Let’s get your business sale-ready.
How do I generate and complete the BFS × Diligentsia Sale Readiness Checklist?
Step 1
If you do not already have a Diligentsia account:
Sign up to Diligentsia
Add your company
Subscribe to the FREE plan
After subscribing, go to your Company Dashboard → AppStore.
Step 2
Click on Sale readiness checklist.
Step 3
Your checklist would be generated.
Step 4
Complete the checklist by answering the questions.
Step 5
When finished, generate your report.
Your Sale Readiness Report and Workflow Report will be available.
FAQs
Q: What is the Diligentsia and BusinessesForSale (BFS) partnership?
A: It is a collaboration designed to help business owners prepare for a faster, well-valued sale using Diligentsia’s free Sale Readiness Checklist.
Q: Is the BFS Sale Readiness Checklist free to use?
A: Yes. The checklist is completely free, including access to a KPI report.
Q: Where do I find the BFS Sale Readiness Checklist?
A: From your Company Dashboard → AppStore → Sale Readiness Checklist.
Q: What if I don’t have a Diligentsia account?
A: You must create a Diligentsia account and subscribe to the FREE plan (or another plan) to access the checklist.
Q: Do I need a Pro subscription to use the BFS checklist?
A: No. You can access partner modules on the FREE or Lite plans.
Q: Why is my company not showing during the search step?
A: Check that the company is correctly registered in the UK and verify the spelling. If the issue persists, contact support.
Q: How long does it take to generate the checklist?
A: Typically under 5 minutes. You can review your free KPI report while waiting.
Q: Can I save my progress and return later?
A: Yes. Your progress is saved automatically.
Q: How do I resume a saved checklist?
A: Go to Company Dashboard → AppStore → Sale Readiness Checklist to continue.
Q: Can I duplicate my checklist?
A: No. Checklists cannot be duplicated.
Q: Can I upload files to improve the checklist results?
A: Not at this stage. The checklist is based on your responses to the questions.
Q: Can I download the report once I complete the checklist?
A: Yes. You can download both the Sale Readiness Report and the Workflow Report as PDFs.
Q: What is the Workflow Report?
A: It tracks your action items, risk areas, and recommendations. It can be used internally or shared with advisors.
Q: Can I retake the checklist with updated business details?
A: Yes. You can regenerate the checklist at any time with new information.
Q: What types of insights does the checklist provide?
A: It assesses sale readiness, identifies risks, and provides tailored recommendations to help improve business value.
Q: Can multiple team members work on the checklist?
A: Yes, provided they have the appropriate permissions within the company account.
Q: How is the BFS checklist different from other readiness tools?
A: It is specifically tailored for business sale preparation and aligned with what buyers typically look for, in collaboration with BusinessesForSale.com.
Q: What if I want to test the partnership module privately before full launch?
A: Diligentsia can support a soft launch based on your requirements. Please contact support to discuss.
Q: Who can I contact for help?
A: Use the help chatbot on the Diligentsia website or email support@diligentsia.co.uk.