Be This Confident About Selling Your Business.

Experience matters. For over a century, Calhoun Companies has helped business owners confidently connect with the right buyers at the right time. If you’re thinking about selling in the next few years, talking to us early can make all the difference.

Let's walk through exit strategies, succession planning, and understanding what the next steps look like, together.

What happens next for your business is important to you, and you can feel confident that we'll work hard to find the right person to take over your legacy.

Selling your business is a significant and complex financial deal. Our knowledge and care ensure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. We listen, learn, apply our expertise, and prioritize your needs.

When you want confidence and peace of mind in the selling process, Calhoun is here to help.

Our talented team of experienced brokers has an average of 10-plus years working with Calhoun Companies. They understand what it takes to bring the sale of a privately owned, independent business to a successful close.

What could your next steps look like?

We know other companies charge a lot for this service, but we’re not like other companies. That’s why we start with a free session.

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Upfront Seller Fees

63

Average Deals Closed Yearly

23

Experienced Brokers

Our Process

Planning to Sell Your Business

Identify the seller’s goals and needs

Discuss value drivers and gather financial statements and other data for valuation

Conduct comprehensive transaction analysis and valuation

Discuss and develop a marketing strategy

Execute the listing agreement

Marketing Your Business

Gather materials and develop the Confidential Business Review (CBR)

Develop a strategic list of target buyers with the seller

Go to market

Interview and qualify interested buyers

Ensure qualified buyers sign confidentiality agreements

Arrange and facilitate buyer-seller meetings

Generating Business Offers

Solicit and compare offers

Select and negotiate the preferred offer

Execute the offer

Initiate due diligence and closing process with both the buyer and seller

Closing the Sale of Your Business

Coordinate due diligence and arrange financing

Resolve any issues

Aid in drafting the purchase agreement

Review documents

Arrange closing activities

 

A Simple Introduction To Selling Your Business.

Download our free ebook to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to sell.

  1. When is the best time to sell my business
  2. How do I get the most money for my business
  3. Who should I sell my business to?
  4. Should I sell my business to a family member?

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When is the best time to sell my business?

Ideally, the best time to sell your business is when sales and profits are up and financing is available for buyers. However, determining the best time to sell a business is based on more than just profit potential.

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How do you ensure a sale price is fair?

Business brokers ensure a fair sales price by conducting a thorough business valuation using methods like Comparable Market Analysis (CMA), income-based approaches like multiples of SDE/EBITDA, and asset-based assessments.

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Angie Decker

"Great to work with from start to finish, answered all of my questions, provided detail as needed, never pushed me to make any decisions, and helped me get the best value for my business"

Dave Buxengard

"Calhoun Companies was the one that I felt would be able to handle the complexities of the job"

Jane Pate

"A very good experience that brought lots of buyers and interest to my company... I would highly recommend them if you want to sell your business!!!"

Robin

"They took our interest and made it a top priority. From the first phone call to closing Calhoun provided us with all the information and documents we needed to make this an easy and successful transaction."

Seth Carlson

"Don't waste your time trying to go through this alone or with unexperienced brokers, call [Calhoun]. They will get any motivated seller across the finish line."

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