KBS

3.7 · 82 reviews
garytremble1966
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2024-07-24 17:01

Promised the world then take your £3000 and provid...

Promised the world then take your £3000 and provide you with pointless leads. During 2 years we have had 1 just 1 video call with a 'potential buyer' hardly good value for £3000!! Beware they are not prepared to refund ANY of your fee if they fail miserably and if you sell your business with anyone ...

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rob
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2023-02-01 17:56

If you are looking to sell your business i would a...

If you are looking to sell your business i would avoid this company at all costs. The initial face to face meeting was a great sales pitch and i was positively convinced of the outcome thanks to the sales rep. However, be warned after £8000 in upfront fees alone the business was still not sold 3 yea...

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David Hall
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2020-10-25 18:28

I have been in the recruitment industry for 20 yea...

I have been in the recruitment industry for 20 years and consider KBS Corporate to be a valued client and a very good employer...they are an absolute pleasure to work with. They are highly professional, invest heavily in their staff and have created a positive working environment that rewards hardwo...

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B Dawson
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2020-10-23 20:44

Having used KBS Corporate I can honestly say that ...

Having used KBS Corporate I can honestly say that they impressed me from start to finish. They provided me just what I needed and kept me informed every step of the way. Very happy with the end result and have no hesitation in recommended them.

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Steve Bisset
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2020-10-10 07:27

We would like to thank everybody for working so ha...

We would like to thank everybody for working so hard to make this happen, you are all very professional and it was a great pleasure to work with you. The buyers have acquired a very good company, and we will help as much and we can to integrate into their system.

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james hennessy
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2020-10-09 08:56

I've had several dealings with KBS over the years ...

I've had several dealings with KBS over the years and have found their service to be the best in the industry.
They proactively approach me when a new acquisition opportunity becomes available that may be of interest and keep you in the loop of what is happening when acquiring.

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Rac arne
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2020-10-06 03:17

COLD CALLERS

COLD CALLERS
This company are pests, always call us and send mail to an old address as the people who live there send it back, they dont listen and just harass. Why would anyone want to deal wit ha scamming company.

Shocking customer service.

If we wanted to sell these would not be the peopl...

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Raj S
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2020-10-05 21:12

I recently sold my business which was brokered by ...

I recently sold my business which was brokered by KBS. Annie Shiel led the sale and was my main point of contact, along with colleague Sonia. They both provided me with impeccable service right from the offset through to after completion. I have never brought or sold a business previously and I felt...

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Sam Fish
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2020-09-18 22:54

I have worked alongside KBS for a number of years ...

I have worked alongside KBS for a number of years now, in particular Andy and can categorically say that every dealing I have with them is great. Any work is dealt with efficiently and effectively, I would 100% recommend this business.

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Rachel Brown
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2020-09-12 12:04

I just wanted say a big 'Thank-you!' to the whole ...

I just wanted say a big 'Thank-you!' to the whole team at KBS who worked diligently towards the sale of our IT consultancy. You guys really know your stuff! The whole process was professionally planned and managed...From the initial meeting with James who built the strategy and put together our sale...

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Khurshid Valli
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2020-09-09 11:19

We have partnered successfully with KBS Corporate ...

We have partnered successfully with KBS Corporate since 2012 and have provided legal advice to their clients on a significant number of transactions over that period. KBS Corporate are one of the leading sell side and corporate finance advisers in the marketplace and we have enjoyed an excellent wor...

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Guy Tolhurst
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2020-09-04 19:43

Do not deal with this company. They are a fast and...

Do not deal with this company. They are a fast and loose sales outfit, that have no understanding of commercial sensitivities or confidentiality. They openly discussed corporate and confidential matters with my employee, and then fabricated a conversation with me and the giving of my authority in or...

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erica smith
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2020-09-03 06:00

I have spoken with KBS Corporate in connection to ...

I have spoken with KBS Corporate in connection to a sale of my business and have found their service to be exceptional. They maintain contact when they say they are going to and have clearly signposted me on what to do to get my business 'Sale ready'. I have no hesitation that I will be using KBS ...

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Anthony Adams
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2020-08-23 08:37

Efficient, yet personal service - KBS Corporate's ...

Efficient, yet personal service - KBS Corporate's entire service proposition, from deal origination to execution, is highly impressive. Management have built a truly disruptive model in the industry and it's great to see this being recognised nationally in the league tables against the bigger player...

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glen mcmahon
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2020-08-19 11:02

After wasting much time exploring how best to sell...

After wasting much time exploring how best to sell the business online, we realised this was taking up too much time. If we took the option to sell the business online, it would get lost within pages and pages of other businesses.
We got in contact with KBS who were professional and clear about the...

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richard cherry
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2020-08-14 13:59

Be very wary of KBS Corporate. I met one of their ...

Be very wary of KBS Corporate. I met one of their Directors at a Holiday Inn in January, who ran through a very slick presentation, valuing my business at a figure that nearly made me choke on my Latte. He also ran through the costs involved, assuring me that the upfront cost you pay them won t even...

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Vince Elgar
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2020-08-12 03:53

I used KBS Corporate to broker a deal when I sold ...

I used KBS Corporate to broker a deal when I sold my company. Fabio Rambelli was my consultant throughout and whilst the sale process was rather stressful at times, Fabio and KBS in general was very good at "soaking up" and easing the stress. If I find myself in a similar position in the future, I w...

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Lee Shore
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2020-08-09 06:59

I have dealt with KBS Corporate for nearly 14 year...

I have dealt with KBS Corporate for nearly 14 years since I set up my own business. I regard them as the industry leader in business acquisitions and their attention to detail never ceases to amaze me. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them to my own clients.

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Paul Thompson
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2020-08-08 08:00

Commissioned KBS Corporate to sell our business. T...

Commissioned KBS Corporate to sell our business. The salesman convinced me the company was the market leader and professional.The service we received was very poor and the person we dealt with did nothing unless we chased him. I would recommend anyone wanting to sell their company to avoid This comp...

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Six Silver Strings Guitars
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2020-07-20 22:02

I would not advise any business owners who are loo...

I would not advise any business owners who are looking to sell to use this company. The salesman who persuaded me to part with a large sum of money was extremely slick and effective. A question that everyone who deals with KBS needs to ask is: "of the businesses you take on, what percentage actually...

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Tim Bulmer
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2020-07-15 06:12

My dealings with KBS were all very positive from i...

My dealings with KBS were all very positive from initial dealings with the sales representative through to conclusion.

After initial consultation marketing material was quickly and accurately prepared to best represent the company - Fabio then looked after all aspects of the sale resulting in fiv...

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Paul Keogh
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2020-06-25 13:20

I have dealt with KBS Corporate on several occasio...

I have dealt with KBS Corporate on several occasions over the last few years and on each occasion have found them to be both efficient and professional. The service they provide is second to none and always deliver a result. Many Thanks!

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Adam Gilbert
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2020-06-10 11:12

I am a corporate solicitor dealing in buying and s...

I am a corporate solicitor dealing in buying and selling businesses and have worked with KBS now on a number of jobs.

From my experience working with at least five different members of the team, they have always looked after the Sellers and "hand held" them through the transaction. They do a lot ...

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Valerie Frearson
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2020-06-02 04:25

I want to thank Andrew and the team at KBS for all...

I want to thank Andrew and the team at KBS for all the hard work they put into selling my husbands company after he passed away last year. They have helped me through a hard time by keeping me updated with interest and although I only got one offer and it was a little bit more than I expected, I hav...

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Steve Moran
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2020-05-14 17:22

I met with Chris Williams from KBS Corporate to di...

I met with Chris Williams from KBS Corporate to discuss the sale of my recruitment firm. Having never sold a business before I am not ashamed to say I was petrified of clients/competitors finding out but I had no need to worry it was clear from day one that KBS Corporate were extremely thorough with...

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David Schreiber
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2020-05-06 22:50

I've worked with KBS for a couple of years now and...

I've worked with KBS for a couple of years now and know them to have a culture of being friendly, professional, hardworking and customer focused. It's a pleasure to work with an innovative company that are constantly using technology to drive their business forward.

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Philip Flavell
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2020-05-06 07:30

I had the pleasure of working with KBS Corporate o...

I had the pleasure of working with KBS Corporate on the sale of my company. They worked tirelessly to find the right deal for me securing a 7 figure sum and I m comfortable the company is in good hands for the future. Big thanks to Craig and the team who supported this.

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J Wright
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2020-04-27 02:36

I would like to thank KBS Corporate for their cons...

I would like to thank KBS Corporate for their constant support during the sale of our business (especially during challenging times).

They made the process seem easy and took a lot of the pressure off with their professionalism and their knowledge in our sector.

I had great confidence in them ...

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Sal H
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2020-04-17 00:23

Absolute useless, dont fall for their sales tricks...

Absolute useless, dont fall for their sales tricks and boy do they have them. I've been in sales for 20 years but these guys are on a next level to try and take your money with false promises of selling your business. Stay well away from them they are a fraud.

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Harry Fletcher
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2020-04-04 21:28

I received an email from KBS asking me if I could ...

I received an email from KBS asking me if I could review their service. We are currently going through the sale process and so far so good. We had an initial flurry of interest, and perhaps got ahead of ourselves. Your support and advice to look for even more interested parties is encouraging and I ...

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Robyn Frame
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2020-03-24 21:31

Our company keeps being pestered by KBS cold calli...

Our company keeps being pestered by KBS cold calling wanting to speak to our owner. When we told them if he was interested in their services he would contact them they still wouldn't listen. They also blatantly lied and informed us they had been speaking to our owner which he has confirmed is not t...

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Martin Robinson
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2020-03-19 22:57

I have dealt with KBS Corporate as a business for ...

I have dealt with KBS Corporate as a business for years. We have worked with many different people in the organisation all have been efficient, professional and a pleasure to deal with. I would have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending them to any of my own clients.

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Tom Holland
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2020-03-19 05:23

Right from the off set this company has been suppo...

Right from the off set this company has been supportive. I generally do not entertain cold callers but their approach was different and understanding. They have guided me throughout the process and made what I feel was a big decision to be so simple.

Thank you to all.

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Pete Partridge
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2020-03-13 09:42

First time selling a business, KBS supported us th...

First time selling a business, KBS supported us through all the stages of the process and guided us with sensitivity and professionalism, always having our best interests at the fore. Would highly recommend them for anyone in the same position we were in. Thank you KBS.

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Charles Bingham
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2020-03-10 22:21

Very happy with my experience of KBS Corporate. Ha...

Very happy with my experience of KBS Corporate. Having decided it was time to retire I assessed the company sales market, spoke to many people, then decided on the services of KBS. They were professional throughout and having never sold a company before, they led the process whilst keeping it absol...

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simon thomson
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2020-03-05 20:54

Jacob Lord from KBS Corporate led the sale of my ...

Jacob Lord from KBS Corporate led the sale of my company Formby Tool hire ltd from start to finish. I found their service professional and extremely thorough. Their attention to detail especially in advertising and marketing paid dividends with a number of enquires leading to the sale of the compan...

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Jennifer Wilson-Smith
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2020-02-05 13:54

Apologies for the delay in posting this review, ju...

Apologies for the delay in posting this review, just got to your email. We completed a sale last year with KBS and what a life changing event it has proved to be for us and the business. We are true advocates for the KBS model and cannot speak highly enough of the service given by all.

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Johnnyhillclimb
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2020-01-22 15:22

Totally agree with Richard Hart's comments below -...

Totally agree with Richard Hart's comments below - they keep cold calling to an open office after they had been told only to communicate directly with me. As a result I have chosen an alternative agency and don't regret it one bit. KBS are indiscrete and unethical in the way Richard mentions.

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Nishal
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2020-01-21 05:36

If you want to waste your time, follow these steps...

If you want to waste your time, follow these steps:-
1. Enquire about a business for sale in a third party website.
2. Get an automatic email asking you to sign NDA and complete seller profile.
3. Download NDS, sign it, scan it and send it back.
4. Get another email email to sign NDA and seller ...

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Claire Foden
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2020-01-20 04:08

After my husband died suddenly and with nobody to ...

After my husband died suddenly and with nobody to take over the management of our family business I decided to sell the company. I had no idea how much the business was worth or how to go about selling it. KBS Corporate were professional throughout and explained the process and kept me informed of a...

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Aqua Warehouse
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2020-01-17 06:42

really unhappy with naughty sales tactics from thi...

really unhappy with naughty sales tactics from this company. Salesperson Paul keeps cold calling me and lies to my staff to try to get me to call back. I would strongly advise this company to revise their sales tactics and/or re train Paul. I will definately not be doing business with them

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Anthony Richardson
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2020-01-15 11:31

I work with a number of corporate finance advisers...

I work with a number of corporate finance advisers across the UK and I am always impressed with the team's ability to find special purchasers for owner managed businesses from their extensive network of trade and financial buyers.

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Heather Crawford
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2020-01-15 05:23

I would second the "sexist" vibe from this company...

I would second the "sexist" vibe from this company. They asked to speak to the man who ran the company, he was not available, however the woman who also runs the company was, and asked for the call to be put through to her. When I advised the caller, Stan, he scoffed, and said he was not interested ...

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Jane Hart
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2020-01-01 04:01

I approached KBS about selling my business. They p...

I approached KBS about selling my business. They presented me with a number of options and talked me through the process pretty comprehensively. I was impressed with the sales documents they have produced for other businesses and while I haven t decided what to do yet, if i do decide to sell my busi...

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