Starting his career in 1988 as an apprentice for multiple business owner, entrepreneur, and Manchester City chairman Peter Swales, Richard gained valuable business acumen and sales experience across many different sectors, before moving into property negotiation in the early 1990's and subsequently business sales in 2001. With more than 20 years business selling experience, he has negotiated in excess of 100 deals to date, and has transacted sales in many different sectors including, manufacturing, haulage, dentistry, hospitality, and contracted services. Employed by market leaders to larger independents, before more recently founding and operating 2 profitable business sales companies of his own, Richard's background affords clients a significant understanding from a 'sell-side' perspective. His internal compass is one of trust, integrity, and complete confidentiality.