Riverside, California, Business Brokers and M&A Advisors

Business Brokers and M&A Advisors in Riverside, California

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (951) 540-4380
• Address: 3390 University Avenue #5500, Riverside, CA 92501, USA
• Hours: Monday to Friday | 8am to 5pm

Selling Your Business With a Professional Business Broker

There are many reasons why it is in your best interests to sell your business through a professional rather than privately.

Both running a business and selling a business take a lot of time and effort. Given the commitment that each of these activities requires, it is nearly impossible to do both at the same time and give them both the necessary attention. For this reason, business owners who attempt to sell their business on their own often neglect one of these responsibilities. Neglecting to properly run your business will decrease its resale value, and neglecting the sales process will lead to costly mistakes that draw out the sales process. Either way, most business owners simply do not have the time to both run their business and sell it simultaneously. Read more about the 7 Steps to Sell a Business Fast.

The ultimate goal of selling your business is to sell it for the highest price possible. However, businesses that are sold by their owner directly almost always sell for below market value . This is because owners do not usually have access to the same high-quality buyers that professional brokers do. Business owners who have valued their own company also tend to be less objective about its value, leading to unrealistic expectations and the company is priced incorrectly. To sell your company for the highest possible price, you are always better off working with a professional business broker.

Selling your business could be stressful. This stress is made far worse when you sell your business on your own. This is because selling a business is unlike selling anything else. You must be discreet, professional and pay attention to all of the details. Because the average business owner has never been through the process of selling a business before, business sales can be intimidating. This intimidation is made worse by the high stakes involved and the average business owner’s lack of experience with the process. Under the guidance of our professional business brokers at the Riverside, California, office of Morgan & Westfield, this stress can be alleviated. We will teach you about the process so that you know what to expect, provide constant guidance and be a source of support that can help you overcome any obstacles that may arise. Read more about Tips on Preparing Your Business for Sale.

One of the most important considerations in any business sale is confidentiality. It is imperative that your business is sold as discreetly as possible. Breaches in confidentiality and information leaks can have a devastating impact on your company’s value. Unfortunately, many sellers do not understand the importance of this discretion, or they are unaware of what to do to maintain this level of confidentiality. This inexperience often leads to information leaks that negatively impact the sale. At Morgan & Westfield, we will take steps to ensure that your information is always secure. When our business brokers advertise the sale of your business, we utilize our confidential marketing system. This system involves advertising the sale using generic information and prompting buyers to contact Morgan & Westfield to receive more specific information. This marketing strategy limits the number of people with knowledge of the sale and requires these individuals to sign confidentiality agreements. Our business brokers will also advise you on steps that you can take to protect your company’s confidentiality, including:

• Telling no one about the impending sale until it has been closed (this includes employees, customers, suppliers, competitors and any other stakeholders).
• Requiring anyone with knowledge of the sale to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Read more about The M&A NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) | A Complete Guide.
• Continuing to operate as you normally would in order to prevent suspicion.
• Communicate only with qualified buyers that our business brokers have screened and have signed non-disclosure agreements.

Read more about How to Maintain Confidentiality When Selling Your Business

Because of the average business owner’s lack of experience in selling a business, innocent mistakes are common. You may forget to complete paperwork, inadvertently misrepresent something, inaccurately price your business or make an emotional decision during the negotiation process. All of these mistakes may be honest and understandable, but they can also be costly. In some cases, these mistakes can even prevent a sale from happening or cause a completed sales contract to be nullified. Under our professional guidance, these mistakes can be prevented, thus making a successful sale more likely.

Business Brokers of Riverside, California, office of Morgan & Westfield

At Morgan & Westfield’s Riverside office, located at 3390 University Avenue, Riverside, California 92501, our brokers bring extensive expertise in the Southern California business market. Each year, we facilitate hundreds of business sales, leveraging our deep understanding of the region’s unique dynamics.

We are closely connected to local communities, including Downtown Riverside, Arlington, Canyon Crest, University Neighborhood, Wood Streets, Orangecrest, Mission Grove, Magnolia Center, Riverside Plaza, La Sierra, Victoria, Riverside Hills, Ramona, Hunter Park, Brockton Arcade, Riverside International Raceway Area, Eastside Riverside, Presidential Park, and Rancho del Sol.

Our strong network of attorneys, accountants, bankers, tax experts, and investors ensures we can address challenges, highlight your location’s advantages, and expedite the sales process. Contact us today to learn how we can help you achieve a successful sale.

Our President is Your Point Person

Jacob Orosz

President and Founder of Morgan & Westfield

25+ Years of M&A Experience: Over 25 years of experience facilitating mergers, acquisitions, sales, and other business transfers with transaction values up to $500 Million.

300+ Transactions: Successfully participated in or managed the sale of over 300 privately held companies representing both buyers and sellers in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, and Asia.

Author of 5 Books on M&A: The Art of the Exit, A Beginner’s Guide to Business Valuation, The Exit Strategy Handbook, Closing the Deal, and Acquired.

Host of M&A Talk: Host of the #1 podcast on selling a business – M&A Talk.

Host of M&A Talk: The #1 Podcast on Selling a Business

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The Morgan & Westfield Advantage

At Morgan & Westfield, you’re in the C-suite. We don’t turn you over to a junior associate. You’ll work directly with the president of Morgan & Westfield, Jacob Orosz, who is with you from start to finish. Jacob has over 20 years of experience selling businesses, is the author of six books on M&A, and is the host of the #1 podcast on mergers and acquisitions – M&A Talk.