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title: What you need to know if you're thinking of selling
description: SI Partners Tristan Rice talks to Chris Matthews about the current M&A trends, market and the do's and don'ts for businesses.
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# [What you need to know if you're thinking of selling](https://www.siglobal.com/insights/sellingyourbusiness)

 Written by [Tristan Rice](https://www.siglobal.com/insights/author/tristan-rice) | 05 October 2022

## [Chris Matthews](https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-matthews-9b584b8/) ran a top 10 PR firm and went on to grow and sell his own business. He now sits on the other side of the table advising marcomms businesses on how to do the same.

In his latest podcast Chris interviewed Partner [Tristan Rice](https://www.siglobal.com/team/tristan-rice) to discuss the current buyers types; how the size of target companies has changed; why Private Equity suits some but not all; and the do's the don’ts of selling your business.

You can listen to their thoughts and conversation here:

[View full post](https://www.siglobal.com/insights/sellingyourbusiness)

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