Do you keep my team?
Yes.
The team is a large part of what we're buying. If anything changes down the road, it changes slowly, and you'd hear about it from us first. The people who built the business alongside you are a big part of its value.
FAQ
Questions Owners Ask
Straight answers for owners thinking about a sale.
The answers below are short on purpose. If yours isn't here, ask it at the bottom of the page.
How a Sale Works
The first questions most owners ask us.
How long does a sale take?
Four to eight weeks, once terms are agreed.
A first conversation can happen this week. And before you commit to anything, you'll have a clear timeline in front of you.
Do I need a broker?
No.
You're welcome to use one if you have one you trust. But most owners who come to us would rather keep the fee and deal with us directly. The choice is yours from the first call.
What does it cost me?
Nothing.
We never charge sellers a fee. The first conversation costs nothing, and neither does an offer when we make one.
Is the conversation confidential?
Yes.
Nothing gets listed, and nothing gets announced. Your staff hears it from you, when you say so. Early conversations stay between us while you decide what comes next.
Price and Fit
How we price a business, and what we're looking for.
How do you decide what my business is worth?
We start with your tax returns.
We look at what the business has actually made, then tell you the price the deal can support and walk you through the math. You see the reasoning before you decide anything.
What size businesses do you buy?
Companies doing $1M to $10M a year in revenue.
Each one also needs at least $300K in cash flow we can verify. If you're near those numbers, a short call will tell both of us if there's a fit.
What kinds of businesses do you buy?
Staffing companies and service businesses, mostly.
Consulting firms interest us too, and we look at software and SaaS companies one at a time. Tell us what you run and we'll tell you straight out if it fits.
Where do you buy?
Anywhere in the continental United States.
A business doesn't get ruled out because of its zip code. What it does and how it runs matter more than the state it's in.
My business runs on a license I hold. Can you still buy it?
It depends on your team.
The business has to be able to run under a qualified member of your team. If everything stops without your personal license, it probably isn't a fit. We'll tell you that early, before you spend time on a full process.
After the Sale and Your Advisors
What stays the same and who can bring us a deal.
Will you change the name or move the business?
No.
The name and the team are a big part of what we're paying for in the first place. The business stays put, under the name its customers already know.
I have a broker, CPA, or attorney. Will you work with them?
Yes.
Bring us a business that fits our criteria. We respond within two business days, and your fee is protected. We're happy to work through you from the first call.
Still have a question?
Ask in private and we'll answer straight. No pitch, and no pressure afterward.