Many owners have sold a car or a house, but never a company. The process can feel like a black box, which makes it easy to be rushed or unsettled. In truth, a well run sale follows a clear path.
It starts with preparation. Together we get your numbers straight, agree on the story of the business and build the documents a buyer will need. This is where value is protected, long before any name is shared.
Next comes discreet marketing. Rather than advertising your business to the world, we approach a carefully chosen list of credible buyers under strict confidentiality. Interested parties sign a non disclosure agreement before they see anything sensitive.
Then come the offers. Buyers submit indicative bids, usually as a letter of intent. This is where a competitive process earns its keep, because several interested parties push terms in your favour. We help you compare them on more than price alone.
Once you choose a preferred buyer, they carry out due diligence, the deep dive into your finances, contracts and operations. Preparation pays off here, because a clean business moves through this stage quickly and holds its price. Finally, lawyers draft the sale agreement, the last points are negotiated, and the deal closes. Money changes hands and the handover begins.
From start to finish, a typical sale takes six to twelve months. Knowing the stages in advance means you are never caught off guard.
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Curious what this journey would look like for your business? Book a confidential, no obligation call and we will walk you through it step by step.
Anthony Monné · anthony@dealteamintl.com