# I got an unsolicited offer. What should I do? · Horizon Answers

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# I got an unsolicited offer. What should I do?

Short answer

Don’t say yes or no yet. Find out what your business is worth first, so you can judge the offer against your real number, not the buyer’s.

## What to know

-   First offers are often low and structured in the buyer’s favour.
-   One offer is not a market; competition raises price.
-   Keep it confidential while you assess it.

## What to do next

1.  1Thank them and ask for time.
2.  2Get an independent view of value.
3.  3Decide if you want to sell at all, then when.

Last reviewed September 2026 by the Horizon team. General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.

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