SL Companies, Inc. specializes in the transfer of businesses for sale in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. We secure the confidential business brokerage process from valuation to selection of the right buyer, as well as price negotiation through closing on best terms with minimal tax liability.
The process is started by evaluating your business to determine its fair market value and ensure that it is priced appropriately. Nothing facilitates a fast transaction like a market-based price.
Once the valuation is complete, we complete a comprehensive marketing memorandum that provides detailed information about the business, including financial history, organization structure, product and service offerings, markets served, and opportunities for growth. Though many business brokers use a one-size-fits-all template, SL Companies, Inc. custom-writes this memorandum for the business to include all the information a financially qualified buyer would need.
It is our experience that a seller will maximize their valuation and get the best terms when they work with well-informed buyers. After the comprehensive marketing memorandum is complete, we customize a plan to promote the business to financially qualified buyers. This plan may include targeted marketing, direct mail, consumer and trade advertising, online listing service, and of course, contact with our database of individuals and companies interested in business acquisition.
We understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality throughout this process. Business information is shared with potential buyers in stages, as their level of interest increases. We do not disclose the identity of your business or confidential information without a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement in place.
As a part of our services, we can utilize our network of banking relationships to assist the buyer in arranging financing, if needed. This process can include traditional financing or SBA –guaranteed loans.
In conclusion, we coordinate with the seller’s accountant and attorney to assure that the closing is accomplished seamlessly and at minimal cost and is consistent with the seller’s tax and legal obligations.
