Your Guides to Successful Exits

Chaz Lawrence and Graham Higgins built successful businesses from the ground up. As family men, they understand the importance of legacy. They founded Your Lifetime Ventures to share their hard-earned expertise, helping fellow business owners protect their staff, values, and achieve profitable exits that safeguard their families' futures.

  • Chaz Lawrence is an experienced and successful entrepreneur with a diverse background spanning various sectors. Beginning his career in the British Army's Royal Logistics division, Chaz honed his leadership skills and dedication to service.

    With a passion for entrepreneurship, Chaz has launched numerous businesses across retail, green energy, service-based industries, and has led them to significant growth and success. Notably, he successfully scaled and exited IU Energy to a PLC in 2019.

    Chaz is now using his experience scaling and exiting businesses to help other business owners on their journey.

    Beyond his professional endeavours, Chaz enjoys a range of hobbies and interests, including football, fishing, running, and embracing exciting challenges. He actively participates in raising money for charity and finds fulfillment in giving back to the community.

    In his leisure time, Chaz cherishes moments spent with his family and regularly takes holidays to unwind and explore new destinations.

    Connect with Chaz to explore collaboration opportunities or tap into his expertise in entrepreneurship and business development.

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  • Graham is a serial entrepreneur with a track record of success. He has successfully built and sold businesses utilising acquisitions as part of that process. His work as a corporate finance advisor in the accounting sector rounds off his expertise to give him a unique view of M&A having experienced it from all angles.

    • Founded and grew his own business to twenty five staff across two offices in under five years.

    • Turned around a struggling manufacturing and e-commerce business.

    • Part of the team that scaled a recruitment business from startup to eight figures in under five years.

    • Has acquired six companies personally and sold four putting him in your shoes.

    • A Chartered Accountant who has worked in corporate finance for more than a decade helping advise on numerous deals.

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Your Owner-Managed SME Transition: Expert Guidance for Optimal Outcomes

When you've poured your heart and soul into building your SME, finding the right path forward is about more than just financials. It's about honoring the years of dedication and safeguarding the future you've envisioned. Your Lifetime Ventures understands the unique challenges you face. Our proven, personalised process maximises the value of your life's work, ensuring a smooth transition that protects your legacy.

  • Discover if the time is right for a sale and how to prepare for optimal results.

  • Expert guidance to position your company for maximum value and a smooth transition.

  • Strategic consulting within the Mergers and Acquisitions landscape for the best outcomes.

As fellow business owners, we know that behind every SME stands a story of dedication, ambition, and the hopes you have for what comes next. Whether you're exploring options or ready to take the next step, Your Lifetime Ventures is committed to honouring your journey and helping you achieve the ideal outcome for your business and the future you envision.

Focused on Personal Touch

Selling your owner-managed business is both a practical and emotional decision. Your Lifetime Ventures offers comprehensive exit planning services. From assessing your readiness to finding the right buyer, we'll guide you through the entire business sale process. Our expert team ensures you achieve maximum value while protecting your legacy.