Sell Your Business

Sell Your Business

Why?  Because it’s time to transition.

You’re ready to make a move, benefit from all your hard work, accomplish some new goals.  

Taking the first step.  Whether your goal is to build wealth, more time with your family or the sense of independence, the work to sell your business almost always starts with a telephone call or a visit to a web site like the one we host at VR.

When you work with us you get a long list of benefits that help your business stand out in a crowd and sell for top dollar.

Here's an overview of just some of the things we do on behalf of our client firms:

Professional Business Profile. The most important tool in positioning your company to sell for top dollar is a Business Profile. VR profiles are in a league of their own and may include extensive trade area analysis; Robert Morris Associate data; and extensive comparable sales information from BizComps, Pratt Stats and the Institute of Business Appraisers and much more. The data and descriptions are produced in a clear, simple-to-read document that motivates your prospective buyer to purchase your business.

Print Advertising. When appropriate, VR advertises in the major newspapers in the area. We also advertise in trade and business publications and in business brokerage and M&A publications to ensure maximum exposure for your business.

Internet. The Internet is today's tool for selling a business fast. Thousands of buyers can be reached every day through leading Internet sites. Our company subscribes to and advertises on these major sites: vrbusinessbrokers.com; bizbuysell.com; cabisource.org; and more.

Strategic Marketing. The difference between just going through the motions and really winning is the development of a strategic marketing plan to sell your business. At VR we create a strategic plan to target the potential Buyers for your business in and out of your industry. We use direct mail marketing to reach potential Buyers in places that you may not have even thought about. We give Buyers specific reasons to acquire your business. Our goal is a "bidding war" for your business, ensuring you top dollar in your sale.

Confidentiality. At VR we know how important maintaining the confidential nature of your sale is to your business, its employees and suppliers. That means that you can count on us to make all efforts to preserve the confidentiality of your business. Our ads or Internet postings are "blind." Your business' identity is hidden; only the facts necessary to generate Buyer interest are presented. Buyers must sign a confidentiality agreement, provide a financial disclosure and meet with VR staff before they can obtain your Business Profile.

Co-op With Other Business Brokers And M&A Companies. Many business owners don't realize that there is no such thing as a Multiple Listing Service ("M.L.S.") for businesses. But while businesses are kept confidential by the lack of an MLS system, all too often they are kept secret from potential Buyers because the listing brokerage or M&A firm is protecting their commission. At VR we work with most all IBBA and CABI business brokers and M&A firms to ensure the timely and successful sale of your business.