The best time to sell is when a business is doing well. It’s best not to wait until after a business has peaked; the selling price can suffer. However, almost any business can be sold, even if it is not doing too well, if the sale is handled correctly.

A company’s value depends on many factors – such as cash flow, asset values, financial history, condition of equipment and premises, lease attractiveness, competition, potential for improvement, location, industry type and the economy, among many others. We have unparalleled knowledge of fair market values from selling many businesses each year. By analyzing your business and comparable sales in your industry, we can advise you on proper pricing strategy for your business.

Probably not. While many business intermediaries are licensed to sell real estate, most real estate agents do not know how to sell businesses. The techniques of pricing, selling and putting together the business transaction are altogether different from selling houses or commercial property. And, it’s virtually impossible for a real estate agent to get the confidential exposure to qualified buyers that an experienced business intermediary can.

There are generally no up-front fees or costs. The marketing fee is paid only if your business sells. Even the advertising is paid by us. Most sellers have found that the cost of using our services is more than offset by the value they have gained from our expertise and access to buyers.

Most owners find that the frustration, expense and time involved do not yield cost savings. In fact, because they don’t have access to a large number of qualified buyers, many owners end up selling their business for much less than they could have through a well established business intermediary. And, owners find it difficult to work directly with buyers and maintain confidentiality. If a key employee or competitor learns the business is for sale, the value of the business could be damaged.