Why Buy?

Buying an established business can be the fast-track to financial success. By purchasing an existing operation, you can acquire immediate cash flow and an established customer base without investing the years it takes to grow a startup operation from scratch.

With employees, vendors, and equipment already in place, you can step into an existing business and learn the details of managing the operation with the assistance of the current owner.

The search for a business that will meet your financial and personal goals can be aided by a business broker who knows your objectives and understands your motivations for buying.

How Can a Broker Help Me?

Although business brokers represent the seller in the vast majority of business transfers, they also serve as a key resource for potential buyers.

A good broker is a valuable intermediary who can facilitate the growth of trust between two parties who begin their negotiations as strangers. It is often the case that both the buyer and the seller are new to the business transfer process. If negotiations between the parties reach an impasse, an experienced broker can frequently suggest ways in which to structure a deal that can overcome perceived obstacles.

An experienced business broker knows that only those deals that are fair to both the buyer and the seller will ultimately stand up to the scrutiny of bank officers, accountants and attorneys who will all participate in the business transfer process.

Do I Also Need an Attorney?

We always advise a prospective business buyer to have an attorney review the legal documents. As business brokers, we are not qualified to offer legal advice. It is important, however, that the attorney you retain be familiar with the business process. If the attorney does not have experience in handling business sales, you will be paying for their education.