Buying a business is a complex process, but when you work with us, you have the best chance of getting exactly what you want and need at the best possible price.
Buying Your Next Business
Our process is far different from other business brokers. We are hyper-focused on you, the buyer. Every buyer is unique, which means the things that set you apart need to be evaluated and taken into account before the buying process can even begin.
Learning More About You
Everything starts with the buyer interview. We sit down with you to learn everything we can about you, including:
- Why you want to buy a business
- What experience you have running/buying a business
- What your goals are (for the business and financially in general)
- What your expectations are (for the process and otherwise)
- What your current situation is (business, financial, and otherwise)
- How much you can spend (and want to spend)
- What your timeline is
This is also your chance to ask as many questions as you need to. Our goal is to educate you on the process and develop a clear understanding of how we can best help you succeed — to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
Every buyer is different. Maybe you’re buying a business as an investment, or maybe it’s a strategic move — or even a corporate acquisition. Whatever the case, we want to make sure we find the perfect fit for your needs.
The 7 Steps of Buying a Business
Starting with the buyer interview, here’s the entire process of buying a business from beginning to end.
✓ About You
✓ Your Finances
✓ Your Experience
✓ Your Goals
✓ Your Timetable
✓ Establish Parameters
✓ Conduct Search
✓ Narrow the Field
✓ Sign Confidentiality
✓ Review the Business
✓ Price
✓ Terms
✓ Cash Down
✓ Contingencies
✓ Acceptance
✓ Professionals Check List
✓ Licenses, Applications
✓ Appraisals, Inspections
✓ Contingency Removal
✓ Lender Options
✓ Financing Applications
✓ Qualifications
✓ Critical Timeline
✓ Business Checklist
✓ Business Plan
✓ Cash at Closing
✓ Critical Timeline
✓ Escrow Release
✓ Documents Package
✓ Coordinate
