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Florida Business Brokers Specializing In The Confidential Sale Of Florida Businesses

Sell A Florida Business

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Have a Florida business for sale?

Let our experienced business brokers help you.

We specialize in the confidential sale of local and regional businesses of all sizes. Our company, headquartered in South Florida provides the business community with much-needed professional business brokerage services that focus on satisfying YOU, our client. We will develop a customized approach to sell your business that capitalizes on the strengths of your business and its future potential. Our goal is to confidentially sell your Florida business at the most attractive price and terms that the market will accept.

We are convinced that our proven 5-step process to selling your business and professional attributes, when applied on behalf of motivated clients, assure that your objectives can be achieved. Join our long list of satisfied clients who have retained us to help them buy or sell their business. Let Acquisition Experts help you sell your business.

We appreciate your consideration and the opportunity to be of service.

Sincerely,

Dale Armor, Broker – Owner
Ken Elkin, Broker – Owner
John Brogan, Broker – Owner

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. Here’s how we do it: 

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.

2. Marketing

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.

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 the Business Brokers of Florida, our firm has access to a statewide computerized business-only multiple listing service.
  • Internet – Our firm advertises on up to ten large, confidential business acquisition web sites. Our own company web site, www.acquisitionexperts.net, is also popular with domestic and international business buyers looking in our area.
  • Loopnet – While not a primary vehicle for business buyers, this may be suitable for some specialty business types.
  • Industry Contacts – With your approval, one of our experts may directly contact potential strategic acquirers such as competitors, clients or related companies in your industry. We may advertise in industry trade magazines or trade association websites. We are always open to ideas and suggestions in our quest to procure prominent and qualified Buyers for your business.

4. Qualifying 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).

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!
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How To Sell A Business

There are Four Things You MUST Do Before You Sell Your Business

1. Clean Up Your Books

Ensure that your internal financial statements and tax returns are accurate. Document your earnings by recording 100% of sales, taking a salary on the books, showing as much net profit as possible and minimizing non-business related discretionary expenses. These steps will help ensure the sale is financeable by a third party Lender and that you receive the best price with the most favorable terms.

2. Decrease the dependence of the business ON YOU

Train key employees and delegate responsibilities so a new owner or manager can more easily take your place. If your business requires specialty County or State Licensing and you are the Qualifier, groom employees to be able to obtain these licenses. It is very common that Sellers must qualify the business they sell for the first year of the post-closing transition. Having a replacement or initial other Qualifier is very beneficial.

3. Keep growing

Don’t wait until after your largest customer leaves or your sales decline to market your business for sale. An increasing sales trend is essential if you want to get top dollar for your business.

4. Develop an Exit Strategy

Start now, even if you don’t plan to sell for another 1-3 years. Acquisition Experts can value your business and help you develop a personal transition plan that maximizes your financial gain and simplifies the process of selling your business.