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Selling a Business - Seller Information

 "Three Stages of Selling Your Business"

 

As an owner you are likely interested in achieving three goals when you sell your business: 

  • You want to achieve the highest value for your company.

  • You want your business to continue to operate successfully so that your employees and customers are taken care of after the sale.

  • You want this to occur confidentially, quickly, and with very little of your time required.

 

 

 

Please watch the above video, it will give you an overview of what's involved and the process we will follow to sell your business.

Allow us to further explain our services – without obligation and totally in confidence. 

To send us a confidential message requesting more information, go to "Contact Us".

 

 

Why have Keate Partners Represent You and Your Company

 

Our firm has been selling Greater Cincinnati companies for over 30 years. We understand the right way to prepare a business for its sale - and the proper procedures to accomplish a sale without employees, customers or competitors finding out.

 

We try to take the extra step which sets us apart. We provide a written valuation so that the seller can get a good understanding of the range of value that can likely be achieved upon a sale. We follow strict procedures to maintain confidentiality.  We utilize over 90 different national, regional and local websites to attract buyers.  We assist the buyer in obtaining financing once a deal has been agreed upon.  We coordinate due diligence and closing with the seller, the buyer, their attorneys and accountants, and the bank.

 

Accurate information is important. We perform preliminary due diligence to make sure the information (we call a “Confidential Business Review” – a “CBR”) that is provided to buyers is accurate. This information package allows buyers to fully understand and analyze the business.  This reduces the seller’s time required in the complete process of selling his or her business to usually 10-20 hours.  The buyer appreciates the CBR because it allows a quick decision of whether the business fits his parameters and needs.

 

It is important to emphasize that buyers only receive generic information on a business until they have satisfied disclosure requirements and been approved to receive the “CBR”. Maintaining confidentiality is one of our key strengths.

 

While we receive compliments from sellers, buyers, and bankers all the time on our procedures and documentation, a recent unsolicited paragraph in a letter (and offer) from a buyer possibly says it all:

 

“ First, I would like to compliment you on having such a professional package to provide to potential buyers.  I look at many businesses each month. Rarely have I received a package as clear and all inclusive as yours.  Your package gave me all of the data I needed to make a decision.  I can honestly say this is a first.  I usually have to ask many questions of the seller/broker.”

Letter available upon request

 

 

 

Keate Partners Ltd.

7783  Five Mile Road Suite A

Huntington Bank Bldg.

Cincinnati, OH 45230

(513) 241-3700

(513) 852-8325 Fax

www.keatepartners.com

info@keatepartners.com