Services for Sellers

If you are serious about selling your business - don't do it alone!

You need the help of a professional. There are no up-front fees for services with our company. We pay for all advertising and marketing costs of selling your business for you. Our compensation will be an agreed upon commission payable at the time of closing, not before.

Timing: We at THE BENNETT GROUP, INC. know there are many reasons why you would want to sell your company. If you are not sure about the timing of your intended sale, let us help you understand the three distinct phases that influence a successful Exit Planning for a business owner. A proper exit strategy will allow you maximum flexibility and the most attractive alternative for transition of ownership.

Value: Most business owners nor their accountants and attorneys possess the training and skills to do a realistic "business valuation." Such a valuation can offer you a complete snapshot of your business including the value of any real estate, equipment and inventory, proper earnings multiples, the effect of good will on your business's bottom line and many other important issues.

A proper valuation is a critical tool when used in the context of determining strategic options for a sale, partner buy-outs or buy-ins, securing capital, litigation, divorce, estate planning or distribution, ESOPs, etc. Our valuations are based on a combination of practical experience and the financial skills of trained valuation specialists - at a price you can afford.

Confidential Marketing and Managing Buyers: The information for your company is released only to buyers who have been screened and have signed a confidentiality agreement. We do our best to eliminate the "tire kickers," time wasters and nosey competitors from your buyer list.

The Deal and the Documents: Our goal is to bring you the best deal and terms possible. We will work with your tax professionals or ours to minimize the tax consequences of a sale and create the best combination of price and terms for you. Our attorneys and closing experts will insure your protection throughout the selling process.

ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan): If your company has Revenues in excess of $2MM and 15 employees, let us show you how we can sell your company for full value, defer your taxes indefinitely, let you stay in control and close in as little as four months. You can buy out a partner, sell a partial interest, leave the company to family, raise new capital, refinance debt or acquire a competitor, etc., all with pre-tax dollars! It's the best of all worlds.

Whatever your reason for selling, all of our activities involving the sale of your business will be conscientiously managed to protect your confidentiality throughout the process.

"Your satisfaction with our service is our key to success... we'll meet again." - G. A. Bennett

Our services for Sellers include:

  • Your Education and Preparation
  • Price Valuation
  • Marketing and Advertising Plans
  • Buyer Screening and Evaluation
  • Assist with new Franchise and Transfers
  • Assist with Lease Transfers
  • Assist with new Leases
  • Negotiations with Buyer
  • Guidance through Escrow to Closing

Contact us today, and let us set up an initial no-cost consultation to discuss your needs.