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Your business is probably the single biggest asset you own, and the proceeds of the sale will most likely fund some or all of your retirement needs. This stressful and complicated process must be designed to capture your business’s full value. We accomplish this by focusing our expertise on selling your business, which allows you to do what you do best, running your business.
Crossroads Advisers Business Intermediary / Brokerage Services Structured Methodology is Designed to:
- Clarify Goals, Strategic Alternatives, Business & Personal Readiness
- Conduct a Business Valuation & Purchase Price Analysis
- Identify the Value Gaps within your Transition Plans
- Financial Review, Recasting, and Projections
- Design Marketing Program & Related Materials
- Manage the Flow of Information, Qualify the buyers
- Act as a Mediator and Negotiator Between Sellers & Buyers
- Coordinate with the Business Owners’ Advisory Team
- Provide Objective Advice Based on Personal Experience
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There are many benefits to owning your own business, including the ability to be your own boss, the opportunity to create a product or service that you are passionate about, and the potential for financial independence. Other benefits may include the ability to set your own schedule, the opportunity to innovate and be creative, and the potential to make a positive impact on your community. Additionally, owning your own business can provide a sense of personal fulfillment and accomplishment. See our current property listings below and set up a consultation with our advisors!
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Confidentiality
Confidentiality is critical every step of the way when selling your business. As an owner, one of your worst fears is that your employees, vendors, or competition will find out you’re selling your business. So, how do we protect your confidentiality and find buyers for your business? Crossroads Advisers utilizes some of the following tools & strategies:
- Data Vault – Control & manage the flow of information
- Blind Marketing Techniques – Protect against market bias
- Offsite Meeting Locations – Designed to reduce residual employee tension
- Personal email & phone numbers – Maintained confidential contact
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Experience
The Experience that Crossroads Advisers (provides, delivers, affords) business owners when selling their companies is derived from:
- Practical personal participation in owning & selling several businesses or Practical personal experience from the inside out
- Field Expertise gained from its Intermediary / Brokerage Services
This unique dual level of experience allows business owners to work with a firm that personally understands and identifies with their concerns while at the same time provides them with knowledge gained through direct brokerage services.
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Business Analysis
When selling, the goal is to produce better results designed to convey the highest level of future revenues to potential buyers. By conducting a detailed analysis of the selling entity Crossroads Advisers can position the business to increase the value to attract buyers.
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Marketing
To amplify the exposure of the business for sale, proper marketing of the company is critical. Additionally, it should be designed to reach multiple buyer groups ranging from strategic, financial, PE, or first-time buyers. Some of the marketing methods involve:
- Confidential Sales Memorandums
- Networking with the internal and external buyer contacts
- Online marketing to outlets
- Networking with other business Intermediaries
- Working with industry trade associations
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Due Diligence
Selling a business is a complex affair and involves two different parties that have their exclusive agendas. This two-fold due diligence process is designed to protect both parties while allowing for the free flow of information. When working with sellers, Crossroads advisers will provide a realistic view of the business to secure a successful transaction at the highest possible prices. Some of the area comprising the due diligence process are:
- Financial Analysis
- Operational & Systems Reviews
- Customer Assessments
- HR-Related Overview
- Legal Checkup
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Deal Structure
All buyers want to highest price for their business and receive 100% payment at closing. However, it is not all about the price. The deal’s structure has to be evaluated by the net proceeds, tax consequences, asset vs. stock sale, employment agreements, employee retention, and more. It will also entail advice or input from multiple professionals like attorneys, accountants, bankers, wealth planners, and more. Crossroads Advisers will work as a quarterback to facilitate the interaction between the various professionals while at the same time negotiating the structure of the sale between the seller and buyers.
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Take it from our Clients!
Christopher brought an immense amount of knowledge and experience helping us with actual sale of the business as well insight from personally transitioning his business. As we met with prospective buyers, he was always extremely helpful and kept the discussions on track.
My business partner and I attempted to transition our privately held business. We realized that while we were regarded as experts in our field of business, we did not have the skill set, nor the experience in the field business transition.
Christopher’s experience, professionalism and transition methodology ensured the process remained on track, addressed our needs and concerns, educated us and made adjustments as the process moved forward.
We greatly appreciated Christopher’s expertise and would recommend Crossroads Advisers to others when considering a transition for their business.
We contacted Christopher at Crossroads Advisers to sell our business. He was able to sell my business for a fair price with in an acceptable time frame and provided help and resources. In addition to the wealth of knowledge and experience Christopher brought to the table, he genially is a very nice person.