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The new value drivers that buyers are chasing in 2025

By LINK Business

  • 14 August 2025
  • 2 minutes reading time
The business landscape is evolving at speed, and buyers in today’s market are chasing businesses that aren’t just strong performers, but also future-ready. For sellers, profitability is still important, but it’s no longer enough on its own. Buyers want to see businesses that are keeping pace with change, leveraging modern tools, and embedding technology into their DNA. At the top of their list? Artificial intelligence and smart technology integration.
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The business landscape is evolving at speed, and buyers in today’s market are chasing businesses that aren’t just strong performers, but also future-ready. For sellers, profitability is still important, but it’s no longer enough on its own. Buyers want to see businesses that are keeping pace with change, leveraging modern tools, and embedding technology into their DNA. At the top of their list? Artificial intelligence and smart technology integration.

Technology as a value driver

Businesses that embrace new technology aren’t just streamlining operations — they’re demonstrating scalability, resilience, and adaptability. Whether it’s automation in customer service, digital tools for supply chain efficiency, or AI-powered reporting, these advancements show buyers that your business is built to thrive in a fast-changing world.

  • What technology platforms are already embedded in your operations?
  • How do these tools improve efficiency or reduce costs?
  • Are your systems scalable to support future growth?

Being able to demonstrate clear, practical uses of technology puts your business a step ahead when buyers weigh up opportunities.

AI integration: From optional to essential

Artificial intelligence has become a baseline expectation. No longer a “nice to have,” AI is now a signal that a business is both innovative and commercially sharp. From improving customer engagement through chatbots, to predictive analytics that refine forecasting, AI integration tells buyers your business is leaner, smarter, and positioned for long-term success.

The key for sellers is to show that AI isn’t just an experiment but a genuine driver of productivity. Buyers increasingly want to see measurable returns: time saved, reduced errors, or improved margins.  

Why sellers need to act now

Technology is reshaping deal flow by setting new buyer expectations. Sellers who embrace advancements today are creating stronger exit strategies tomorrow. Even small changes—introducing automation into repetitive processes, rolling out AI-powered reporting tools, or adopting cloud-based platforms—can increase buyer trust and lift valuation.

Positioning for a smarter sale

At LINK Business, we’re seeing buyers pay more attention to businesses that prove they’re prepared for a tech-driven future. The businesses that attract premium valuations are the ones that tell a strong digital story — showing not just profitability, but adaptability, innovation, and resilience.

If you’re thinking about selling in the next 12–24 months, now’s the time to sharpen your technology edge. You don’t need to become a tech company, but you do need to demonstrate that your business is moving with the times, not standing still.

 

Get in touch with us here. 

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