Here are a few of Frequently Asked
Questions about our firm and our services.
If your question is not listed,
send us an email and we will
answer it personally.
For Business Owners
1. Do you have buyers for my business?
We have relationships with a large number of financial and
strategic buyers. We also have the ability, through our
research capabilities, to identify key strategic buyer
candidates.
2. What is my business worth?
The value of your business will be its value in the eyes of
a buyer. Generally, buyers will look to earn a targeted
return on their investment. We will advise you on this
question at the beginning of the project.
3. What is the selling process?
The process involves preparing your business, developing
documentation, conducting research and searching for buyers,
exchange of information, recommending strategies, structuring a
transaction, due diligence and closing. We will manage the
entire process.
4. How long will it take?
Every transaction is different. We will generally suggest a
guideline of 9 ? 12 months, but will need to address your
situation specifically.
5. Can I keep it confidential?
In most cases, sellers will want to conduct the process in
an extremely confidential way. We understand this need and
can advise you on how best to achieve your particular goals.
6. Should I sign an Exclusive Advisory Agreement?
Our experience indicates that the best results are obtained
when we work together as a team. To do this, we need to be
your close, exclusive advisor. As such, we will work
alongside your attorney and CPA to ensure the best outcome
for you.
For Business Buyers
1. What do your services include?
We can do the searching & finding, initial site visits &
reports, information collection, negotiation, and due
diligence coordination. We can be your representative on
site.
2. Can you conduct national and international searches?
We have a very extensive network and presence throughout
North America and Europe.
3. Can you assist us in the completion of industry
consolidations and roll-ups?
We can staff a team of talented, experienced professionals
to assist you at any level of acquisition strategy. We can
work with, or even become, your M&A Dept.
4. Who will be my contact person?
One of our senior principals will be actively engaged on the
assignment from start to finish. We will work with you to
consider industry knowledge and experience, as well as
location, in the staffing of your project.
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