Frequently Asked Questions
Our process begins with an initial consultation where we get to know you, your business, and your goals. If you choose to partner with us, we’ll begin by creating tailored marketing materials to present your business effectively to the market and expansive network of buyers. Once we’ve engaged potential buyers, we’ll collaborate with you to identify the best fit that aligns with your goals, handling all negotiations to secure the best price and conditions for your life’s work. After you accept an offer, we will continue to support you through the due diligence period and work closely with the lawyer of your choice on any closing needs. Our dedicated team will support you throughout the entire process, ensuring a seamless transaction.
The timeline for selling a business can vary greatly depending on factors like the size of the business and market conditions. On average, the entire process can take anywhere from 6 months to over a year. We’ll provide you with a more accurate estimate based on your specific situation during our initial consultation.
Unlike traditional business brokers, we don't charge a flat percentage fee on the sale price of your business. We’ve found that such pricing structures often lead brokers to pressure you into accepting the first offer, prioritizing their commissions over your best interests. We focus on securing the optimal price and terms for you, even if that process takes a little longer.
To ensure our fee structure is valuable and transparent, we typically charge a small initial fee that covers the onboarding and marketing phases. The bulk of our fee is success-based and is only paid upon closing the deal, ensuring our goals align with yours.
We offer a detailed breakdown of our fees and any additional costs during our initial consultation, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your business using the last 3-5 years of your financial statements and tax returns, market comparables, earnings potential, and asset valuations to determine the most accurate price. While we are not licensed business valuators and do not provide formal valuations, our decades of market experience allow us to confidently establish a price that we can take to market.
If you would like a formal business valuation, we are happy to recommend a reputable professional.
Yes, it’s beneficial to have key documentation ready, such as the last 3-5 years of financial statements, tax returns, and operational details. Our team will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessary documents that will facilitate the process.
Absolutely! Our extensive network includes strategic investors who are looking for opportunities to grow their portfolios. We specialize in connecting businesses with the right investors to support your growth and expansion needs.
During the due diligence period of selling your business, buyers will conduct a thorough examination that involves a financial, operational, and legal review of the business to ensure there are no outstanding liabilities and to gain a deep understanding of day-to-day operations and workforce dynamics. Additionally, buyers may perform a market analysis to evaluate industry trends and competitive positioning, while asset valuations will confirm the worth and condition of both physical and intangible assets.
Throughout this critical period, our team will support you in organizing the necessary information, ensuring a smooth process that instills confidence in potential buyers and helps you achieve the best possible outcome.
Determining if you’re ready to sell involves assessing your motivations, current market conditions, and the overall performance of your business. We offer consultations to discuss your goals and help you evaluate if it’s the right time to proceed.
Once the sale is finalized, you may need to assist the new owners during a transition period, which can involve training or introducing them to key stakeholders. Your ongoing involvement in the business post sale would be agreed upon between yourself and the buyer before closing. Our team will guide you through this phase to ensure a seamless handover.
Getting started is easy! Simply reach out to us through our contact page to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your needs and outline the next steps tailored to your specific situation.
Our process begins with an initial consultation where we get to know you, your business, and your goals. If you choose to partner with us, we’ll begin by creating tailored marketing materials to present your business effectively to the market and expansive network of buyers. Once we’ve engaged potential buyers, we’ll collaborate with you to identify the best fit that aligns with your goals, handling all negotiations to secure the best price and conditions for your life’s work. After you accept an offer, we will continue to support you through the due diligence period and work closely with the lawyer of your choice on any closing needs. Our dedicated team will support you throughout the entire process, ensuring a seamless transaction.
The timeline for selling a business can vary greatly depending on factors like the size of the business and market conditions. On average, the entire process can take anywhere from 6 months to over a year. We’ll provide you with a more accurate estimate based on your specific situation during our initial consultation.
Unlike traditional business brokers, we don't charge a flat percentage fee on the sale price of your business. We’ve found that such pricing structures often lead brokers to pressure you into accepting the first offer, prioritizing their commissions over your best interests. We focus on securing the optimal price and terms for you, even if that process takes a little longer.
To ensure our fee structure is valuable and transparent, we typically charge a small initial fee that covers the onboarding and marketing phases. The bulk of our fee is success-based and is only paid upon closing the deal, ensuring our goals align with yours.
We offer a detailed breakdown of our fees and any additional costs during our initial consultation, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
We conduct a comprehensive analysis of your business using the last 3-5 years of your financial statements and tax returns, market comparables, earnings potential, and asset valuations to determine the most accurate price. While we are not licensed business valuators and do not provide formal valuations, our decades of market experience allow us to confidently establish a price that we can take to market.
If you would like a formal business valuation, we are happy to recommend a reputable professional.
Yes, it’s beneficial to have key documentation ready, such as the last 3-5 years of financial statements, tax returns, and operational details. Our team will provide you with a comprehensive list of necessary documents that will facilitate the process.
Absolutely! Our extensive network includes strategic investors who are looking for opportunities to grow their portfolios. We specialize in connecting businesses with the right investors to support your growth and expansion needs.
During the due diligence period of selling your business, buyers will conduct a thorough examination that involves a financial, operational, and legal review of the business to ensure there are no outstanding liabilities and to gain a deep understanding of day-to-day operations and workforce dynamics. Additionally, buyers may perform a market analysis to evaluate industry trends and competitive positioning, while asset valuations will confirm the worth and condition of both physical and intangible assets.
Throughout this critical period, our team will support you in organizing the necessary information, ensuring a smooth process that instills confidence in potential buyers and helps you achieve the best possible outcome.
Determining if you’re ready to sell involves assessing your motivations, current market conditions, and the overall performance of your business. We offer consultations to discuss your goals and help you evaluate if it’s the right time to proceed.
Once the sale is finalized, you may need to assist the new owners during a transition period, which can involve training or introducing them to key stakeholders. Your ongoing involvement in the business post sale would be agreed upon between yourself and the buyer before closing. Our team will guide you through this phase to ensure a seamless handover.
Getting started is easy! Simply reach out to us through our contact page to schedule a consultation. We’ll discuss your needs and outline the next steps tailored to your specific situation.