Sell a Business

Are you considering exiting your business? Sunbelt Business Advisors will help you by …

1. Confidently establishing the value of your business in today’s market, and identifying hidden value.

2. Preparing the business for sale and taking it to market, or building value for a future more profitable exit (ask us about exit planning services)

3. Preparing a comprehensive Confidential Business Review sales document for review by buyer candidates, and compiling the sources documents qualified buyer will ask to see

4. Arranging acquisition financing

5. Developing a strategic target marketing strategy, and attracting more and better acquisition candidates

6. Allowing you to focus on running your business while we focus on selling it. A smooth-running company will command a higher price, and running your business well is a full time job.

7. Maintaining confidentiality to protect dynamic and fragile business assets and value

8. Bringing experience and professionalism to the sale process

9. Saving your time

10. Reducing your worries - We guide you through the entire process. We coordinate the work of other parties and quarterback your team across the goal line

11. Avoiding expensive mistakes - We use our experience to anticipate and solve problems that emerge, and we stay involved through the closing

12. Reaching your personal and financial objectives within your timeframe

Selling businesses successfully requires several processes and systems, many areas of expertise, years of experience, the ability to solve problems in a practical yet creative manner, and a carefully chosen team of advisors. We tailor our selling process to accommodate your business and your concerns. Learn more about the business sales process. We keep you informed and involved, while allowing you to concentrate on your business at this critical time when it needs to look its best.

Questions?

We understand that you will only sell your business once and it must be handled properly. We understand you have concerns and want practical answers to your questions, which may include:

• What is my business worth?
• What kind of financials will I need to provide when I sell my business?
• How do I make my financials look their best?
• How do I ensure confidentiality?
• What is the most effective way to find motivated, qualified buyers?
• How do I screen buyers and avoid the "tire kickers"?
• What kind of financing is available to help me sell my business?
• Will I have to carry a note when I sell my business?
• Etc.

Unsure about using a business broker? Click here for questions to ask any business broker, to gain the trust and peace of mind you need to undertake such an important endeavor.

Getting Started

Whether you are ready to sell your business now or are just considering selling, call us at (707)778-2040 for a confidential, no-cost consultation or Contact us via Email. 

Some of the communties we serve: Sonoma, Napa, Solano, Marin, Mendocino, Yolo, Sacramento, Contra Costa, Alameda, Humboldt, Santa Rosa, Petaluma, San Rafael, Novato, Berkeley, Albany, San Pablo, Richmond, Martinez, El Cerrito, Pinole, Dixon, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Davis, Woodland and other areas of Northern California by request.