FAQs

Selling Your Business

Here are a few of Frequently Asked Questions about selling your business, business valuation, and our merger and acquisition services. If your question is not listed, please send us an email and we will answer it personally.

• Do you have buyers for my business?

We have relationships with a large number of financial and strategic buyers. We also have the ability, through our research capabilities, to identify key strategic buyer candidates.

• What is my business worth?

The value of your business will be its value in the eyes of a buyer. Generally, buyers will look to earn a targeted return on their investment. We will advise you on this question at the beginning of the project.

• What is the selling process?

The process involves preparing your business, developing documentation, conducting research and searching for buyers, exchange of information, recommending strategies, structuring a transaction, due diligence and closing. We will manage the entire process from the beginning through selling your business.

• How long will it take?

Every transaction is different. We will generally suggest a guideline of 9 to 12 months, but will need to address your situation specifically.

• Can I keep it confidential?

In most cases, sellers will want to conduct the process in an extremely confidential way. We understand this need and can advise you on how best to achieve your particular goals.