Guide
Is your business ready to sell? Start with one question
Does the business run without you? Buyers pay for transferable, documented, consistent cash flow.
Selling your business is more than finding a buyer.
It's preparing your business so the right buyer pays the right price. We start with an honest diagnosis and a confidential process.
Does the business run without you?
The framework
Diagnose
Strengths, weaknesses, and owner dependence.
Stabilize cash
Consistent, documented revenue and expenses.
Document improvement
Show the trend with records a lender will accept.
Go to market
Confidentially, with NDAs and qualified buyers.
What buyers will examine
- Why the owner is selling, and the timeline
- Gross revenue and net income
- Consistency and seasonality
- Labor and key employees
- The lease
- Inventory and assets
- Receivables and payables
- Contracts
- Owner dependence and transferability
- Confidentiality, NDAs, and proof of funds
A great business with a weak lease can become a tough sale.
Reading for owners
Checklist
Retail lease questions to answer before you sign
Occupancy cost, use clauses, signage, parking, and exit terms. The lease shapes the business for years.
Thinking about selling in the next year or two?
A confidential conversation now can add real value later.
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