Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010 in the UK.
Financial Services
More Seller Mandates.
Buyers Tracked Apart.
Built for UK Brokerages.
UK owners who are ready to sell compare two or three brokers before they call. We bring those seller mandates in, and we keep buyer traffic in its own campaign.
We build the pages, ads and tracking.
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Trusted by owner-led business brokerages in the UK to turn local demand into booked work Serving London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the UK.
Who This Is For
For principals of owner-led UK brokerages who want more seller mandates, with seller and buyer demand measured separately and no spend on job seekers, franchise shoppers or people searching for a course.
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check_circle Brokerages selling owner-managed businesses between GBP 250,000 and GBP 2 million that need a steady flow of instructions
check_circle Lower mid-market advisers handling GBP 2 million to 15 million mandates that want fewer, better-qualified seller conversations
check_circle Firms adding a second broker who needs a pipeline of their own
check_circle Brokerages whose website shows businesses for sale but says nothing to an owner who has not yet decided to sell
check_circle Principals who want to know which search, page or ad produced each signed engagement
Who buys, and what they search
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Who you are marketing to
- personOwners aged 55 and over planning an exit within the next one to three years in the UK
- personOwners who received an unsolicited approach and want to know if it is fair in the UK
- personDirectors who need to buy each other out or sell the whole company in the UK
- personOwners of businesses between GBP 250,000 and GBP 2 million who have never sold anything before
- personIndividual, trade and search-fund buyers looking for a business in a specific sector or region in the UK
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What buyers search for
searchsell my businesssearchhow much is my business worthsearchbusiness broker near mesearchbusiness transfer agentsearchhow to sell a limited companysearchbusinesses for sale near me
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Ready to book
- boltA form or call that names a sector, a turnover band and a reason for selling in the UK
- boltReturn visits to the process page and the fee schedule in the UK
- boltSearches that pair sell my business with a city or a business type in the UK
- boltAn enquiry submitted outside office hours, which is when most owners do this research in the UK
What drives their decision
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A clear account of what happens from first call to completion, in plain words in the UK
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Confidence that the sale will stay confidential from staff, customers and competitors in the UK
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A fee schedule in pounds they can read before they pick up the phone in the UK
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A broker who has sold businesses like theirs and can say so without naming clients in the UK
How we capture intent
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Seller-intent SEO
Separate pages for what is my business worth, how to sell a business, how a broker gets paid and what the process looks like, each written for the question the owner asked, including the older business transfer agent phrasing in the UK.
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Intent-split Google Ads
Seller and buyer campaigns with their own budgets in pounds, and exclusions for jobs, franchises, courses, broker software and estate agent searches in the UK.
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Process and credentials page
A page that states who the principal is, which associations they belong to, the basis on which the brokerage acts and how a sale runs from first call to completion, in plain words in the UK.
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Same-day confidential replies
Alerts and follow-up so every seller enquiry gets a discreet answer the same day, including the ones that arrive late in the evening in the UK.
my_locationTargeting around the cities and regions the brokerage actually serves, weighted toward the sectors your completed deals came from, with no spend on areas you cannot cover in the UK.
Our Business Brokers Marketing Approach
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Reaching People Who Are Ready to Buy
Customers choose based on location, timing and need. We reach people while they research, compare and get ready to book, with a focus on local searches for what you offer in the UK.
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Better-Quality Leads
Not every lead is worth your time. We filter out casual enquiries early, focus on people ready to book, and steer leads toward the customers you actually want in the UK.
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Messaging That Sets You Apart
We build your message around trust, local relevance and clear value, so customers choose you for more than price in a crowded UK market.
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Support From First Search to Repeat Business
From the first search to the quote, follow-up and repeat business, we make sure your online presence backs up every offline conversation in the UK.
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Clear Reporting on What Works
We set up tracking that shows where each lead came from, which channels help close a sale, and what each one returns on your spend, so you know what is really bringing in business in the UK.
Business Brokers marketing services
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SEO for Business Brokers
Help nearby customers find you on Google before they call a competitor in the UK
- checkService and location pages built around searches like "sell my business" in the UK
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "how much is my business worth" in the UK
- checkTechnical fixes that make your site easy for Google to read and easy for customers to call, enquire or book in the UK
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SEM for Business Brokers
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers in the UK
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- checkLanding pages that match the ad and lead to calls or bookings in the UK
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Meta Ads for Business Brokers
Reach the right local audience on Facebook and Instagram with proof-led ads in the UK
- checkLocation and interest targeting matched to how business brokers customers decide in the UK
- checkAd images and copy that show real proof, a clear offer and a reason to get in touch now in the UK
- checkRetargeting (follow-up ads) for people who already viewed your pricing, services or gallery pages in the UK
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Web Design for Business Brokers
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step in the UK
- checkPages built for searches like "business broker near me" and for quote or booking requests in the UK
- checkReviews, credentials and the areas you serve visible before anyone scrolls in the UK
- checkForms, tap-to-call buttons and booking steps tested on phones in the UK
Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010 in the UK.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action in the UK.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest in the UK.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads in the UK.
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Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data in the UK.
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Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences in the UK.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome in the UK.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010 in the UK.
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✓Google Tag ManagerCertified
✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓What You Can Expect
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More seller enquiries from UK owners who are already thinking about an exit
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Seller and buyer demand split into separate pages, campaigns and reports in the UK
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A clear cost per qualified seller enquiry by channel in the UK
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Pages that explain your process, your engagement terms and your fee schedule in plain words, with no promised sale price in the UK
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A confidential enquiry path that asks for a turnover band and a sector, never the business name in the UK
This is business brokers marketing designed to book real jobs and build a reputation that compounds, not just chase lead volume in the UK.
The HeyLead Difference
Marketing measured in booked jobs, not clicks
Every channel is tied back to real enquiries and won work, so you always know what your marketing is actually returning in the UK.
Budgets and reporting in £ (GBP). VAT at 20% belongs in the unit economics.
You are in good company
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format_quote I have worked with Martin and his company for several years. He managed our website and provided SEO and SEM support. He has been a great partner in this area and always produced high quality results. I recommend him for any needs you may have in this area.
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Warren Stokes
Director of Sales and Marketing, Avidian
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format_quote I have worked with HeyLead for over a decade. There is no one else I would trust with lead generation and IT. I have tried others, to my detriment. If you want someone who is dedicated and trustworthy, you could not pick someone better.
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Andrew Woodruff
CEO, Woodruff Property Management
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format_quote Our company 1800 CLEANER has worked with Martin for over two years now and we can attest he is one of the best. His technical knowledge in the SEO and online marketing space is second to none. But more importantly he cares. He listens and truly empathises with the client. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Michael Sweet
CEO, 1800 CLEANER
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format_quote HeyLead was able to quickly bring structure and order to our Search Engine Marketing campaigns. Their methodical approach turned around our SEM performance and allowed us to demonstrate the ROI from the programs.
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Paul Liddiatt
Chief Marketing Officer, NewBook
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format_quote HeyLead helped us develop SEO ranking on key search terms for our platform. They also helped us build, test and manage our paid SEM program. They were very responsive to our specific goals and brought subject matter expertise, saving us a lot of time and effort.
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Joe Charlson
CEO, CallerReady
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format_quote The team at HeyLead managed our SEO and SEM with great aptitude. I would recommend their services for anyone looking to level up their search engine presence, paid or organic.
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Kim Lazaro
Digital Marketing Manager, NewBook
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about business brokers marketing? We have got honest answers in the UK.
What does business broker marketing include in the UK?
Business broker marketing for an owner-led UK brokerage includes seller-intent pages for searches like sell my business and how much is my business worth, a plain page on how your engagement and fee schedule work in pounds, Google Business Profile upkeep, Google Ads split between seller and buyer intent with job, franchise and course searches excluded, Meta retargeting for owners still weighing a sale, and call and form tracking that reports cost per qualified seller enquiry. HeyLead does the marketing. The principal keeps every valuation, listing and fee decision.
Who is HeyLead's customer, the broker or the seller?
The broker. HeyLead works for the principal of the brokerage. The person selling a business is the broker's customer, not HeyLead's. We never contact a seller on the broker's behalf, never see a seller's accounts and never advise an owner on whether or when to sell. Our job is to put the brokerage in front of owners who are already looking for help and to make the first conversation easy to start in the UK.
Does HeyLead value or list businesses?
No. HeyLead does not value a business, does not list a business and does not hold a broker licence or any FCA authorisation. We are a marketing agency. Valuations, listing decisions, information memorandums, buyer qualification and negotiation all belong to the brokerage. We build the pages and campaigns that bring seller enquiries to the brokerage and we track what happens to them in the UK.
How does UK regulation affect what the pages can say?
Many UK share sales rely on the Regulated Activities Order Article 70 exclusion for the sale of a body corporate. Work outside that exclusion is FCA-regulated corporate finance, and HeyLead does not provide that advice or any view on whether a given deal falls inside the exclusion. The principal confirms the basis on which the brokerage acts, and every page states only the credentials and authorisations the principal actually holds.
What should business broker SEO target in the UK?
Seller intent. Owners thinking about a sale search for phrases like sell my business, how much is my business worth and how long does it take to sell a business long before they search for a broker by name. Some still search for business transfer agent, which is the older term. Pages that answer those questions earn the enquiry. Ranking for your own firm name matters for referred owners, but it does not bring in a new mandate on its own in the UK.
How do you keep seller enquiries confidential?
Enquiry forms ask for a first name, a phone number, a sector and a rough turnover band, not the business name. Ads never mention a specific listing. Retargeting audiences are built from page visits, not from any uploaded seller list. The non-disclosure agreement step and the data room stay inside the brokerage's own process, and nothing a seller tells the brokerage ever reaches HeyLead in the UK.
How do broker fees relate to the cost of marketing?
The brokerage sets its own fee schedule in pounds, whether that is a success fee, a retainer, a listing fee or a combination, and we do not quote a figure for it. What we can say is that a success fee on even a modest completion is usually large enough that one extra engagement can carry a long stretch of marketing, which is why we report cost per qualified seller enquiry rather than cost per click. We do not claim that HeyLead will produce that completion in the UK.
Can you promise a number of mandates or a sale price?
No. We do not promise a sale price, a multiple, a timeline or a number of signed engagements, and we never describe any outcome as certain. Owners decide to sell on their own schedule and the brokerage decides which engagements to accept. What we commit to is seller-intent pages that answer the questions owners ask, campaigns that exclude irrelevant clicks and reporting that shows which page or search produced each qualified enquiry in the UK.
Do you market to buyers as well as sellers?
Yes, but separately. Buyer searches such as businesses for sale near me are tracked apart from seller searches, with their own pages and budgets, so the principal can see the cost of each in pounds. Most owner-led brokerages tell us that mandates are the constraint, so seller intent gets priority unless you ask otherwise. Buyer pages describe listings in the general terms the brokerage approves, with no confidential detail in the UK.
How long before business broker marketing shows results?
Tracking, profile fixes and the engagement and fee page usually land within weeks, and the first seller-intent ads can run as soon as the enquiry path records correctly. Search visibility for valuation and sell my business questions builds over months. Owners often research for a year or more before they call, so early reporting shows enquiries and page engagement rather than completions, and we say that plainly from the start in the UK.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts in the UK.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix in the UK.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type in the UK.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to enquire in the UK.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them in the UK.
Let's Win More Mandates
If you run an owner-led brokerage in the UK and want seller enquiries from owners who are ready to talk, let's talk. We start with your website, your engagement process and your fee schedule.