Sell Your Business
with Sophie
Information for Business Sellers
Selling a business can be a time-consuming process packed with headaches. It doesn't have to be.
Deciding to sell your business is the easy part. How to go about it is another problem altogether! Setting a price, advertising, negotiating with a prospective buyer, and a sea of legal and financial details need to be addressed.
Also, most accounting in a privately held company is done to minimize tax obligations and may not portray the company in the best light; we deal with this problem every day.
Sophie and The Keyes Company provide or can help with:
Knowledge
We can market your business without employees, customers or competitors knowing that it is for sale. This is important to the smooth continuation of the business during the selling process.
Time
We can save you time and frustration when it comes to selling your business. We're the small business experts who can guide you through every aspect of the selling process - from arriving at a fair market price to handling financial arrangements and closing the transaction. We're good at what we do. That's why so many of our clients come back to The Keyes Company.
Marketing
25% of all businesses change hands each year. Because so many small businesses go on the market each year, selling a small business is a competitive ordeal. We can expose your business to prospective buyers not only in your local area, but also throughout the United States and abroad, thus securing qualified prospects. A good business broker is invaluable to the process.
In addition, we screen buyers to determine their financial qualifications. Because we work with each potential buyer in finding the right business for his or her needs, the prospects we bring to you are genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable of making a purchase.
Did you know that only one out of 10 buyers ever buys the type of business they called about? Only one out of 400 buyers buys the specific business advertised! While this can be maddening if you try to sell your business alone, it's a big plus if you are working with The Keyes Company. Since we receive dozens of inquiries each day, the fact that you listed your firm with us increases the likelihood of finding a buyer early in the selling process.
Negotiations
Determining the right price, of course, is crucial. We'll arrive at a fair market price that you can feel good about, because we know the prices of similar types of businesses in your area in addition to trends at work in the market.
Because we screen all inquiries, then schedule buyer-seller meetings only with serious prospects at a time convenient to you, you receive the combined benefits of convenience and absolute confidentiality.
We handle negotiations in a clean, patient professional manner that keeps the business issues clearly in focus, rather than clouded by emotions and/or personalities. We can do something you cannot do, we are able to pursue a buyer. If you do, they may feel you are desperate and will only low-ball you on price.
Selling Your Business: Simplify the Process with Expert Guidance
Selling a business can quickly become a time-consuming, complex, and stressful process. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Deciding to sell your business is often the easiest part. It's figuring out how to approach the sale that presents real challenges. Setting the right price, finding qualified buyers, negotiating, and ensuring all legal and financial details are handled properly can quickly become overwhelming.
With Sophie Chatonet from The Keyes Company, and as a member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), we understand these challenges. We specialize in helping business owners like you navigate this transition smoothly and without hassle.
Additionally, in privately held companies, accounting is often optimized to reduce tax liabilities, which may not always present the business in the best light. This is a challenge we handle every day. With our expertise, we highlight the true value of your business to attract serious buyers and maximize your chances of success.
Trust us with the sale of your business, and let us turn a complex process into a smooth and rewarding experience.
Sucesss
We at The Keyes Company are well-trained professionals who are aware of your needs. In fact, most of us have experience as small business owners. Whether you are ready to sell your business now or are just beginning to think about it, call the us for a confidential, no cost appointment and business evaluation. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
We can make selling your business a successful, rewarding experience from your first meeting with us to the day you turn over the keys to the new owner.
Contact me to discuss how I can be of service to you.
