AIIC Business Marketplace
A discreet way to sell (or buy) an inventory business within a trusted network
Thinking about retiring, downsizing or moving on?
The AIIC Business Marketplace helps members market their businesses for sale—confidentially—to fellow AIIC members and associates who already understand the inventory sector. We anonymise your listing, handle initial enquiries, and make introductions when you’re ready.
Key Benefits
Confidential by design
No trading names, addresses or client lists are shared publicly.
Targeted audience
Reach serious buyers who understand inventory workflows, SLAs and client expectations.
Simple process
One confidential form; we draft and circulate the anonymised listing; you decide when to reveal more.
Continuity for clients
Maximise the chance of a smooth handover and retained relationships.
How It Works
Confidential enquiry
Request our seller form and provide headline details (years trading, service area, staff/contractors, revenue band, client mix, software stack, handover support).
Anonymised listing
We prepare a short profile that’s shared in the members’ bulletin and on a members-only page.
Business is Listed
Business is advertised on the AIIC site
Email Blast
Anonymised details of the business are sent to all members if email blast option is requested
Buyer interest
Interested members contact AIIC; we can share a confidentiality statement/NDA if required.
Introduction
With your consent, we connect you and the buyer. From there, discussions and negotiations are between you both.
AIIC’s role: facilitator and noticeboard. We do not provide brokerage, valuations, legal or tax advice.
What to include in your confidential seller form
Business intro description
Years trading and reason for sale
Service area (regional descriptor)
Client composition (e.g. % letting agents vs private landlords)
Revenue & profitability (profitability should include any salaries paid to yourself but not to clerks)
Team structure (owner-operator / no. of PAYE clerks / no of contract clerks)
Work mix (inventories, check-ins/outs, mid-terms, add-ons)
Systems used (e.g. InventoryBase, accounting tools)
Handover support offered?
Fees and Terms
- Swipe to view
- £200 for 3 month listing
- £250 for 3 month listing with email blast to all members
- £50 for second 3 month listing
- £100 for second 3 month listing with additional email blast to all members
- Free from then on but has to be renewed on a 3 monthly basis until sold
Protecting confidentiality
- No trading names, exact locations, client lists or financial statements are published.
- Buyers may be asked to accept a confidentiality statement before details are shared.
- Sellers control when and what is disclosed.
- £300 for 3 month listing
- £400 for 3 month listing with email blast to all members
- £100 for second 3 month listing
- £200 for second 3 month listing with additional email blast to all members
- Free from then on but has to be renewed on a 3 monthly until sold
Protecting confidentiality
- No trading names, exact locations, client lists or financial statements are published.
- Buyers may be asked to accept a confidentiality statement before details are shared.
- Sellers control when and what is disclosed.
Ready to list your business?
Please note your listing will be reviewed manually by one of our team before going live
FAQ
Is my identity revealed to buyers?
Not until you approve an introduction. All member-wide comms are anonymised.
Do you help with valuation?
AIIC doesn’t value businesses. We can signpost to suitable professionals.
Can non-members buy?
Only AIIC Members and Associates can register interest.
Can I pause or withdraw a listing?
Yes—email the office to remove or mark it “under offer”.
Will you verify my figures?
We don’t audit accounts; we may ask for high-level evidence to maintain credibility.
Accessibility & data handling
We use accessible layouts and process personal data in line with the AIIC Privacy Policy.
