OUR PROVEN 5 STEP PROCESS

Our objective is to confidentially sell your business, together with its assets, inventory and real estate, in the shortest amount of time, at the best possible price and terms, and with the least amount of inconvenience.  Acquisition Experts uses a proven 5-Step Process to procure a Buyer for your business and close the sale:

STEP 1 - VALUATION:

One of our experts will give you an opinion of value based on our 10 years experience in the South Florida marketplace.  Business valuations are based on assets, inventory at Seller's cost and "Owner's Benefit" (or discretionary cash flow), which is comprised of the corporation's net income plus owner's salary, interest expense, depreciation, discretionary expenses and other personal "perks" paid by the business. The "goodwill" of your business, the value above and beyond the physical asset value, is generally based on a multiple of Owner's Benefit that varies according to business type and industry.

STEP 2 -CUSTOMIZED MARKETING PACKAGE

The marketing plan to sell each business must be customized to capitalize on the strengths of the company and its future potential.  After you agree to list your business with our firm, one of our experts will work closely with you to produce a complete offering memorandum or information package. 

STEP 3 - CONFIDENTIAL ADVERTISING

Based on your customized marketing plan, Acquisition Experts LLC will advertise your business using some or all of the following methods:

• Business-Only Multiple Listing Services (MLS) - Through our membership in business broker trade associations, our firm has access to several statewide and nationwide computerized business-only multiple listing services.
    

• Realtor Multiple Listing Services (MLS) - While not a primary vehicle for business buyers, this may be suitable for some business types.
    

• Print Media - Our firm advertises in the Sunday editions of the Stuart, Port St. Lucie, Vero Beach and Jupiter newspapers under the column "Business Opportunities".  This may or may not be suitable for your business. Ask your Acquisition Experts broker about regional or national advertising programs.  Industry trade magazines and the Wall Street Journal may also be used.
    

• Internet - Our firm has access to several large, confidential business acquisition web sites.  Our own company web sites, www.acquisitionexperts.net and www.buyabiz.net are also popular with business buyers in our area.
    

• Industry Contacts - With your approval, one of our experts may directly contact potential strategic acquirers such as competitors, clients or related industry companies.  We are always open to ideas and suggestions in our quest to procure prominent and qualified Buyers for your business.

STEP 4 - QUALIFYING THE BUYERS

Your customized business marketing package will only be presented to qualified Buyers who have signed a Confidentiality Disclosure and proven their ability to buy the business through receipt of a personal financial statement and resume (if applicable).

STEP 5 - CLOSING THE SALE

Acquisition Experts LLC will coordinate the transaction from initial contact to the closing of the sale.  Our experts will:

• Schedule all confidential showings and meetings.

• Qualify prospective buyers.

• Negotiate the contract to purchase.

• Provide services to the Buyer and Seller in support of due diligence, financing, lease assumption and all contract contingencies.

• Drive the sale of the business until it has successfully closed!