KBS Corporate Reviews 268

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Evaluating 109 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the staff's skill, knowledge, and expertise, noting their instrumental role in guiding them through complex processes. Many appreciate the transparent, detailed, and efficient service, with particular praise for excellent marketing that generated significant interest and managed transactions effectively within agreed timescales. Reviewers frequently mention the professionalism and responsiveness of the team, emphasizing their supportive and reassuring presence throughout the entire process. However, some customers also noted issues with communication, reporting a lack of replies to emails and poor transparency regarding information and updates. A few other people also felt that the service lacked professionalism and that their messages were not passed on to vendors, leading to a disappointing experience.

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Staff

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Service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We worked with the team from KBS, Glen Templeton and Sean Clarkson on the sale of a business. the process was clearly defined although a little laborious. KBS obtained a significant interest resulti... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have recently sold our company and without the skill, knowledge and expertise of KBS and in particular Jacob and Jack this would have been impossible. Jacob in particular and Jack where instrumenta... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Selling your company can be a massive decision. KBS explained the whole process and how they take it through each stage. They then allowed time to make the final decision to sell. The whole process w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Im at the start of my journey with KBS and so far have delt with a great Team, Sean, Alice, Carmen and Craig have been on hand to guide me through the Initial steps and been very helpful in advice an... See more

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Company details

  1. Business Broker
  2. Alternative Financial Service
  3. Business to Business Service

Written by the company

We are KBS Corporate, the UK’s No.1 company sales specialist. We adopt an innovative, specialist approach to selling a business. Working with clients across the globe, we offer our employees the opportunity to move overseas. We play a significant role in K3 Capital Group’s success, which has 11 successful subsidiaries; 23 UK offices; 7 overseas offices in Cyprus, Dubai, Singapore, Mauritius and the Cayman Islands; and 750+ staff globally. We provide business sale services that identify and match the sellers of SME businesses to buyers in the UK and overseas, covering a broad range of sectors including engineering, manufacturing, construction, technology, retail, wholesale, and distribution and business services. The aim is to deliver a bespoke service for our clients, generate maximum value for their business and provide holistic support throughout. We provide the most comprehensive buyer reach within the industry. We are delighted to have a committed and engaged cross-brand team comprising a proactive group of passionate employees to promote inclusion, diversity, equality and awareness. This team was assembled to help ensure the company recruits and develops talent from all backgrounds, life experiences, preferences and beliefs. The team embeds the inclusive culture across the business by meeting virtually every other month to drive forward initiatives and celebrating activities throughout the year with which staff can connect to develop our inclusive culture of belonging further.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

268 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Mari Stafford is excellent

Mari Stafford is excellent - she is very responsive, helps us to find the right opportunities and diligent in her execution. Highly recommend partnering with her

April 1, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Francesca, thank you for your review. Will be sure to pass on your kind words to Mari.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Support from Jack Tyldsley at KBS Corporate

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jack Tyldsley at KBS Corporate on a business acquisition. Jack was incredibly professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure smooth communication, promptly addressing my queries and facilitating productive calls with prospective sellers. His efforts made rapport-building seamless and helped move discussions forward efficiently.

I highly recommend Jack and KBS Corporate to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated broker in the M&A space.

April 1, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Dear Owolabi, thank you for you 5* review and recommendation of our services. Jack will be pleased to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thoroughly Recommended

Having reached retirement age, we were trying to find as neat an exit as possible from our company for all concerned – for ourselves, for our staff and for our clients, having established an excellent reputation over 20 years of trading. The business has been built on the strength of our relationships with our loyal customers and it was about achieving an exit that would work. The level of service we got from KBS was outstanding, worth every penny. KBS did a brilliant job – Will Griffiths is a legend and he guided us through it. As a company, KBS did us proud. I couldn’t conceive a more suitable and acceptable way of exiting the business. It was a good offer and I’m really happy with the way it’s worked out.

March 14, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Robert, thank you for you sharing your experience with our company. It was our pleasure working with you and the KBS Team wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's early days yet

It's early days yet, although been dragged out a bit by myself getting information across to KBS for a prospective sale of my business. But they have been patient and professional with little nudges to get me moving. The problem with being a small business owner, and being tied up in the middle of day to day running of the company, it restricts my time to focus on other things. But thanks to Kirsty Poynton, she has produced all the sales teasers and documents in such a professional way, I want to buy the company myself!!! We are now ready to go to market, and I'm looking forward to working with the sales executives to get a deal done.

March 26, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Stewart, thank you for sharing your journey with us so far. Kirsty will be pleased to read your review. We wish you all the best in achieving a maximum transaction for your business.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We recently worked with KBS to support the selling of our business…

We recently worked with KBS to support the sale of our recruitment business, and we’re very pleased with the service we received. From start to finish, the process was thorough and well-managed. The team demonstrated strong knowledge and experience in business sales, which gave us confidence throughout what can be a complex and lengthy process.

We were very keen to find a buyer that was a good match for our business – a company who understood the recruitment sector and would continue to build on our success. KBS really listened to what mattered to us and provided a selection of prospective buyers who aligned well with our goals and values.

The deal took around 12 months to complete, and during that time, the support we received was consistent and professional. Our KBS representative, Fabio, was particularly impressive – calm, patient, knowledgeable, and always approachable. He made what could have been a stressful experience much easier to navigate.

We would happily recommend KBS to anyone considering selling their business.

March 3, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Mark, thank you for sharing your experience with our company. It was our pleasure working with you and we appreciate your recommendations. We wish you all the best for your future endeavours.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I’ve worked with Charles Needham and…

I’ve worked with Charles Needham and Matthew Chadaway of KBS over a number of months.
Both have demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and enthusiasm throughout.
It’s been a pleasure to work with them both.

March 12, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Dear Geoff, thank you for your review. Its our pleasure working with you. Kind regards

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Despite the mixed reviews…

Despite the mixed reviews regarding KBS, my experience with Matthew Chadaway in particular has been nothing short of outstanding. Throughout the process, he has been highly professional, proactive, and dedicated to keeping things on track.

Matthew has consistently been swift to respond, ensuring that any queries or concerns are addressed promptly. His commitment to progressing deals efficiently has been invaluable, demonstrating a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.

If you’re working with KBS, I highly recommend Matthew Chadaway as a broker who truly delivers!

March 18, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Theo, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Matthew is an asset to our company and we'll be sure to pass on your comments. Best wishes

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KBS have been fully supportive…

KBS have been fully supportive throughout the process, keeping me up to date on a regular basis. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and are always happy to help with any queries.

March 13, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Trish, thank you for your review. Its our pleasure working with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They got back quick and efficiently

They got back quick and efficiently, and were more than helpful! Jasmine and Tom both were very polite and kind, and I would recommend to everyone!

March 11, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Dear William, thank you for your recommendation and kind words for Jasmin and Tom.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KBS Corporate have been keeping up to…

KBS Corporate have been keeping up to date, every week from the start. Tamsin, was a star at wording and making changes as requested almost instantly, fantastic!

March 10, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Ben, thank you for your 5* review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceeding client expectations

Jasmine demonstrated exceptional attentiveness to our requirements and, once she comprehended our needs, she surpassed our expectations in the quality of information provided. She ensured that the materials were comprehensive enough for us to make informed decisions regarding our business. We appreciate her efforts in going above and beyond standard practices to deliver the necessary reports for our organisation. Thank you for your commitment to excellence.

March 7, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Tingaiteyi, thank you for your 5* review. Jasmine is an asset to our company and will be delighted to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I recommend KBS's services. I just wanted to say how much we've…

I just wanted to say how much we've enjoyed working with Matthew from KBS recently - all contacts/e-mails and information given in a timely manner and the online discussions chaired by Matthew all went very well. The overall experience has been a very positive one for all involved.
I recommend KBS's services.

March 3, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Dear Grant, thank you for your review and recommendation of our services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very impressed with Jacob at KBS…

I was very impressed with Jacob at KBS throughout the process of selling my Business, he was helpful and professional at all times, helped me through some of the decisions and always made me feel I was making the decisions.

March 3, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Debbie, thank you for your kind words for Jacob who will be pleased to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great people to deal with

Great people to deal with, precise on the ball and always respectful, have managed to get my compay in front of serious players
would not hesitate to recommend

February 27, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Len, thank you for your review and and recommendation of our services. It was our pleasure working with you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

KBS were extremely helpful

KBS were extremely helpful, knowledgable and fully supportive in the selling of our business. Their expertise and knowledge was invaluable in some of the difficult situations we encountered during the sale. I would like to personally thank Joe for all of his hard work and commitment he offered to my family and I.

February 27, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hello, thank you for your 5* review and kind words for Joe. He will be pleased to read your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service, amazing number of opportunities. The best in the UK!

February 13, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Hi Ruben, thank you for your 5* review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for a very good service

Thank you for a very good service - promptly putting in front of us businesses that fit with our search scope, gathering feedback, and facilitating the business acquisition process through to completion.

February 11, 2025
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Reply from KBS Corporate

Dear Mr Collins, thank your kind words. Its our pleasure working with you. Best wishes

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