Securing Your Business Legacy.
When the time comes to sell a business, set aside spreadsheets, valuation models, and industry multiples. No matter what we think a business is worth, the market is the final arbiter of a company’s financial value. As a business broker, Sila’s job is find the buyer who is willing to pay a premium for your business. Drawing on deep market knowledge, strong buyer relationships, and proven transaction expertise, we get deals done. Having bought and sold our own businesses, we understand both sides of the transaction, allowing us to maximize value as we guide owners through every phase of the sale process.
OUR SERVICES
Expert guidance for selling your business.
Conscientious Planning
A successful business sale requires more than just finding a buyer. It requires finding the right buyer for your business. That’s why we always start with a simple question: What does a successful sale look like to you? Based on what matters to you—getting top dollar, closing quickly, keeping current employees on—we help owners prepare their business for maximum value, identify and pre-screen qualified buyers, and manage a complex, multi-step transaction from listing to closing.
WHAT WE DO
Remove obstacles to getting the deal done
Vet buyers and purchase offers
Coordinate transaction mechanics with legal and accounting professionals
Keep deals on track through closing
Preparation & Valuation
The first axiom of business valuation is this: A company’s financial value is what the buyer is willing to pay. Our valuation process examines your business through a prospective buyer's eyes. Before we list a business, we identify strengths to lean into, as well as issues to address now, or along the way. Our thorough valuation process, rooted in data and decades of experience, helps helps owners achieve optimal results while avoiding surprises during due diligence.
WHAT WE DO
Conduct detailed financial analysis and recast statements
Benchmark against industry comps
Identify and document value drivers that matter to buyers
Assess operations, systems, and personnel
Spot potential red flags early in the process
Create a clear, compelling narrative for buyers
Structure information for efficient due diligence
Transaction Stewardship
Business sales are complex transactions with many moving parts—from lease assignments and permit transfers to employee transitions and equipment valuations. Our job is to anticipate obstacles, solve problems creatively, and keep all parties focused on closing. And while we believe strongly in win-win deals, we vigorously protect our clients' interests throughout the process.
WHAT WE DO
Navigate complex transaction mechanics
Identify and resolve potential deal obstacles early
Handle difficult negotiations with all stakeholders
Manage due diligence and information flow
Coordinate with attorneys, accountants, and lenders
Problem-solve creatively when issues arise
Get all parties to the closing table
Fight for our clients' interests when needed
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