Selling a business is a very complex endeavor, requiring significant investment in time and energy, which could take from six to twelve months.  That time and energy is better spent operating your business, to maximize the selling price at time of closing.  A professional business broker, such as JRI Associates, has the expertise and resources to maximize the selling price of your business, while minimizing the time required to close the deal.  During the entire listing period, it is imperative the business operate optimally and continue to grow. The value of the broker is in the following activities:

Qualified Buyers—JRI Associates will screen potential buyers to allow only those who can ably purchase and operate your business will take your valuable time to discuss the sale.  More than 80% of those responding to a business listing cannot qualify to purchase or operate your business.  It is estimated that there are more than 4 million “buyers” in the market today, chasing approximately 500,000 mid-market businesses.  JRI Associates insures the buyers you will meet will be financially qualified and interested and able to operate your business.

Confidentiality—The sale of an ongoing enterprise must remain confidential to customers, suppliers, and employees. This will result in no interruption of the business plan.  A business broker will develop a confidential listing and require all potential buyers and professionals involved in the sale of the business to execute a confidentiality agreement to protect not only the sale, but the confidential business information that must be shared to affect a transfer of the business.

Valuation—JRI Associates will provide a third party valuation of your business to insure maximum value and quick sale.  This valuation will be extremely useful to you whether you ultimately sell the business or, upon further reflection, you decide to keep the business and grow it. 

Business Profile—JRI Associates will prepare a professional offering prospectus to potential buyers who have executed appropriate confidentiality agreements detailing the business, its history and future.  This document will be prepared with input from and the full cooperation of you, the seller. 

High Success Rate—Despite the 4 million “buyers” in the current marketplace, less than one third of businesses listed for sale will close within one year.  Utilizing BBN^SM‘s methodology and integrated network, our affiliates close business sales at more than twice that rate.  If necessary, we will work with you to modify the business profile to improve the success of the sale.

Proper Documentation—JRI Associates will prepare all the necessary documents, fulfilling all the needs required for an uneventful closing.  As a BBN^SM Affiliate, we have more than 20 years experience in closing all types of businesses throughout North America.  We will also work closely with both the buyer’s and seller’s professional counsel to insure that closing.

Reliability and Integrity—JRI Associates will represent you and your company with the utmost reliability and integrity deserving of your business.  We will work hard to insure the selling experience is seamless and rewarding to meet your ultimate career needs.