ServicesSell a Business
Sell a Business in Jonestown
Selling the company you built takes more than a listing. We prepare your financials, price the business on real numbers, screen buyers before they see your name and stay with the deal through closing. You pay nothing up front, and we only get paid when you do.
Selling well comes down to the small stuff
When a small business sale collapses, the cause is usually minor. The lease turns out not to be assignable. Nobody wrote down the add-backs. A key employee learns about the sale from a competitor. We sort out those points before any buyer raises them, so the terms you agree to are the terms that close.
This service suits owners planning to sell in roughly the next year, whether for retirement, a new venture or just a change of pace. If your timeline is longer, starting with our exit planning work may make more sense. Owners in Jonestown, Leander, Cedar Park and the towns nearby can meet us at our office or talk by phone and video.
Confidentiality holds throughout. No buyer learns which business is for sale until they sign a nondisclosure agreement and prove they can pay for it.
What we handle when we sell your business
- A valuation built on your real numbers
- We recast your tax returns and profit and loss statements to show true owner earnings. Each add-back is documented so it holds up when a buyer's accountant checks it. That gives you an asking price buyers and lenders can support.
- A confidential offering package
- We write a detailed profile of your business covering history, operations, staff, customers, equipment and room to grow. Your name and location stay out of every public listing.
- Buyer screening
- Every inquiry is vetted for finances and experience before an NDA is signed. New listings go to registered buyers first, so qualified people see your business early.
- Negotiation and deal structure
- We help you weigh more than the headline price: cash at closing, seller financing, an earnout, the training period, non-compete terms and how inventory gets counted.
- Due diligence support
- We organize the documents buyers ask for and answer their questions quickly. Steady momentum protects the price you agreed on.
- Coordination through closing
- We work alongside your attorney, your CPA, the buyer's lender and your landlord so the lease assignment, asset list and closing statement are ready on time.
Signs it may be time to sell
Retirement is on your mind
If you hope to step away in the next few years, starting now leaves time to tidy the books and present a stronger business.
Growth needs more than you want to give
A second location, more staff or bigger equipment might be the next step. A buyer with fresh energy may be the right person to take it.
Partners want different things
When one owner wants out and the other doesn't, a sale can settle it fairly. Our partner buyouts and succession service covers the other path.
Your lease renewal is coming up
A lease with several years left, or an option to renew, makes a business easier to sell. Talking with us before you sign keeps that door open.
Burnout is setting in
Sales and margins often slip when an owner is worn out. Selling while the numbers are steady usually brings a better result than waiting.
How a sale works with us
- 1
First conversation and valuation
You tell us about the business and your goals by phone, video or at our office. We review your financials and give you a free, confidential valuation with the reasoning behind it.
- 2
Preparing the package
We gather documents, recast earnings and write the offering profile. This is where we catch small problems, like an expired permit or an unrecorded equipment lease, while they are still easy to sort out.
- 3
Marketing to qualified buyers
Your listing goes to registered buyers first, then to wider channels without identifying details. Specifics are shared only after an NDA and proof of funds.
- 4
Offers and negotiation
We bring you written offers, explain the terms in plain language and negotiate on your behalf. You decide what to accept.
- 5
Due diligence and closing
We keep the buyer, lender, attorneys and landlord on the same timeline until funds change hands and the keys pass to the new owner.
The cost of selling your business
Listing with us costs nothing up front. You won't pay a retainer or any hidden fee, and our pay comes only when the seller is paid, as a success fee at closing. Exact terms vary by deal, and you get them in writing before we start any work.
- How big the sale is
- Bigger and smaller deals get structured in different ways, so the fee follows both the price and the amount of work required.
- How involved the business is
- Several locations, a big team, permits that need transferring or a lot of inventory all mean more preparation and a longer diligence period.
- Property included in the deal
- Selling the building too adds steps. Our business and property sales service takes care of both at once.
- How organized the records are
- Tidy books need less recasting. When the numbers are spread over many years and accounts, it takes more effort to make them ready for a buyer.
- How the deal is set up
- Seller financing, earnouts and bank-backed loans mean more back-and-forth with lenders and attorneys.
Questions sellers ask us
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How long does it take to sell a small business?
It depends on price, industry and how ready the records are. Many sales take several months to a year from listing to closing. Preparation is the part you control, and doing it well usually shortens everything after it.
Will my employees or customers find out?
Not from us. Public listings describe the business without naming it, and buyers sign an NDA and show financial capacity before learning more. We plan with you when and how to tell staff, usually close to closing.
Do I pay anything before the business sells?
No. You pay nothing up front, there are no retainers, and we only get paid when you do. Our fee comes out of the sale at closing.
What if my books aren't in great shape?
That's common, and it isn't a reason to wait. We'll look at what you have, show you what buyers will ask for and work with your CPA to fill the gaps.
Should I offer seller financing?
Many small business deals include some, and it can widen your pool of buyers and support your price. We'll walk through the risk and the terms so you can decide with clear numbers. On the buyer side, our acquisition financing guidance helps them line up the rest.
Find out what your business is worth
Start with a free, confidential valuation. We'll talk through your numbers, your timeline and what a sale could look like, with no obligation.