Business Assessment

One of the initial steps when you decide to sell your business is determining a selling price.  Selling prices are reached by evaluating the tangible and intangible assets and the actual cash flow of the company. sellerconfidentialsm will offer an opinion of value report of your company to share with serious buyers, using the valuation methods that are standard practice in the industry.

The steps we take to sell a small business include:

• Develop an opinion of value based upon the financial information provided by the seller
• Determine what is and is not included in the sale of the business
• Obtain the business and financial information from the business owner and/or accountant
• Analyze the financial data to show the highest valueto potential buyers 
• Adjust the financial Statements to reflect the highest possible Sellers Discretionary Earnings SDE
• Compare the company to industry standard guidelines and using comparable sales information
• Analyze qualitative economic factors
• Identify the valuation approaches that are appropriate for your specific business
• Determine a value or range of values
• Prepare a final opinion of value

Business Assessment Check List

___  2 - 3 Years Annual Financial Statements or Tax Returns         ___  Most Recent Interim Financial Statements         ___  List of Assets Equipment to be included when you sell your business         ___  Terms of Equipment Leases         ___  Terms of Building Lease

For more information about selling your business or buying a business, contact sellerconfidential^sm today!