Mergers & Acquisitions

Sellers: Sell a Business

Get started today with an unbiased assessment of your business from industry experts.

Step 1 - Assess: Receive an Unbiased Assessment of Your Business

Our process begins with an in-depth analysis of your business. We review all aspects of your business including your financial data, key performance indicators (KPIs), your product or service, and its competitive unique selling point (USP), and also detailed discussions about your personal goals, your expectations for your employees, your wishes for the future of your company, and more. We discuss your objectives, timing, and current market conditions, and assess your readiness for a sale.

You’ll understand right from the beginning how we make it our business to understand your business, and how that gives us the ability to present your company in the best light possible. We know how buyers think and help you understand how different groups of buyers will likely view your business.

An objective and thorough assessment of your business assists you in deciding if the time is right to sell, helps you maximize value, and addresses any preparedness issues before going to market. Your Assessment outlines important presale steps you can take to meet your goals and ensure a successful, profitable sale. It lays out your options and allows you to intelligently plan your next steps to maximize the value of your business. If a sale today won’t support your personal goals, the Assessment helps you decide how to close value and marketability gaps.

Your Assessment will be useful whether you are:

  • Ready to sell now
  • Currently in the process of selling and would like a second opinion
  • Considering your options for selling in the future

With decades of experience, we know what businesses are worth and what creates value in each industry. While the marketplace will ultimately determine the selling price of your business, we take an objective approach to valuation. Our review is an unbiased, researched evaluation of your business’s worth on the open market, calculated using factors most important to buyers.

If you are considering selling your business, this will give you an idea of what your business is worth and outline any improvements you can make before committing time and effort to the sales process. If our estimation is below the value you expect, we outline steps to increase the value of your business before you go any further in the sales process.

Your Valuation will:

  • Let you know the maximum asking price the Assessment supports. If we market your business with an asking price, it’s important we agree on the price, otherwise we won’t be able to represent you.
  • Determine a range of potential values buyers will likely offer, including analysis of the gap between its current and potential value
  • Analyze trends in revenue and profitability and their effect on your business’s value
  • Identify, analyze, and rank factors that affect the value of your business with a list of recommendations to improve your business’s value
  • Clearly identify your business’s unique selling points and potential deal-breakers
  • Identify areas that need to be strengthened, and actionable steps to mitigate these weaknesses and maximize the sale price

Click here to view our Knowledge Base Article that describes our process for valuing a business

When selling your business, it’s necessary to “normalize” or “recast” your financial statements to value your business. Most business owners deduct numerous personal expenses through their business, which ultimately lowers their net income. By clearly identifying those additional “perks,” you show buyers the cash flow and income available in your business.

We will adjust or normalize your financial statements, review your business’s earnings and make numerous adjustments to your profit and loss statements to calculate your SDE or EBITDA.

Click here to read our Knowledge Base Article “Adjusted Financial Statements: A Complete Guide”

We map out our recommended process and services for Steps 2 to 4 based on our findings after analyzing your business. Our recommendations are based on who the likely buyer of your business will be, the potential value of your company, and the strategies most suitable for your industry and size of business.

This personalized report walks you through your options and helps you determine your next steps before going to market. We identify what you can improve, making your company more attractive to potential buyers. Whatever you decide, we help you make a plan and assist you through the transition. You can shelve this plan for future use or employ it immediately.

Your exit plan is broken down into the following sections:

  • Value Estimate: An estimate of the current market value of your business and what should be included in the price.
  • Value Drivers: A summary of your business’s positive, negative, and neutral value drivers.
  • Preparation: A list of specific steps you can take to prepare your business for sale and maximize its value in the following areas: financial, operational, legal, and people.
  • Marketability: A summary of the factors that affect your business’s marketability and the marketing strategies used to sell your business.
  • Potential Buyers: A list of the types of buyers most likely to purchase your business.
  • Marketing Strategy: A summary of our recommended marketing strategy to sell your business.
  • Deal Structure: A preliminary outline of the most likely deal structure for your business, considering its size and type.

Your Assessment includes an in-depth phone review with Jacob Orosz, president of Morgan & Westfield, to discuss your Assessment. This gives you the opportunity to talk about the details of the information in your Assessment. We clearly lay out all of your options, answer your questions, and discuss your next steps. Your Assessment offers you advantages whenever you are ready for the sale.

Get Started With Step 1 Today

Get started today with no obligations — no long-term contracts are required. You will receive a 100% credit of the cost of the Assessment toward Step 2 if you move forward within 30 days of completion of the Assessment. Receive a draft of your Assessment within ten business days of us receiving your information (or three business days for an additional $300).

Not ready to get started now? Click here to schedule a free consultation.

$500K to $5 Million in Annual
Revenue

$ 950

Valuation
Normalized Financials
Sales Strategy
Exit Plan
CEO Phone Review

$5 Million to $25 Million in Annual
Revenue

$ 1,450

Valuation
Normalized Financials
Sales Strategy
Exit Plan
CEO Phone Review

$25 Million to $100 Million in Annual Revenue

$ 1,950

Valuation
Normalized Financials
Sales Strategy
Exit Plan
CEO Phone Review

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