Business Broker Services
Buying or selling a business is a significant life event for most people. Ask anyone who has either bought or sold a business and they’ll tell you that it’s an emotional rollercoaster. It’s also time-consuming, stressful and often takes a toll on your family.
If you’re buying a business, you’re wondering about what kind of business you should buy
- Is a franchise right for you?
- You love to cook and eat—you’ve thought about a restaurant, but it’s a demanding business with a capricious audience.
- What is your level of involvement? Are you going to be working in this new business or is this an investment and do you intend to hire a manager?
- Is this the right time to be getting into retail?
- Can you self-finance or will you need to seek outside financing?
If you’re getting ready to sell your business, your concerns may transcend price
You’ve likely spent your entire career building up your business, and you’ve made a huge emotional investment.
- Is this the right time to sell your business?
- If you’re not selling your business now, what should you be doing to develop an exit strategy?
- Are there some easy things you can be doing to increase the appeal and value of your business?
- How do you find a qualified buyer for your business?
- What happens to all of your loyal employees who have been with you for many years?
- What about your clients—you want to make sure that the new owners provide the same high level of service and quality that you’ve maintained.
For most business owners, buying or selling their businesses is a once-in-a-lifetime event; there’s a lot at stake and you only get one chance to get it right.
