We are very knowledgeable about what it takes to sell a business. Preparing the seller and aiding the seller in preparing the business to achieve the maximum gain from the sale are two important roles of our professional Intermediaries. People sell their businesses for many reasons including retirement, partnership disputes, personal relocation, family concerns, the desire for change, illness, or entering into another business venture, to name a few. Knowing the reason for the divestiture aids your VR professional in structuring the most advantageous transaction. VR turns to its professional alliances to help you maximize gain, whether it be financial or emotional. We can also refer you to our trusted business associates to help you seek the appropriate tax strategy, succession plan, or investment strategy to again help you maximize the benefit of the sale.

VR has identified these important items necessary to aid a successful transaction:

• Provable cash flow
  Buyers want proof of sales and profits the business has attained in the past.
• An expectation of a reasonable price and terms
  Educated buyers only consider competitively priced businesses.
• An updated list of assets including furniture, fixtures, and equipment
  A complete inventory that can be referenced during inspection.
• A sufficient term left on the lease or landlord agreement to extend a new one
  Knowing the terms of assignment or of a new lease.
• The best possible appearance of the business
  Having the business premises neat, clean and in good repair.
• A covenant not to compete
  Preparing the terms of non-competition within an appropriate distance and for an reasonable period of time.
• A believable reason for sale
  Buyers will want to understand the reason for sale and be comfortable that there is not undisclosed information that could negatively affect their investment in the future.
• A reasonable turnaround time for additional requested information
  At some point in the process, buyers will ask for updated financial statements or asset lists. It is essential that you move forward in a timely manner to honor these requests when a qualified buyer shows interest in the business.
• Full disclosure in advance
  Most adverse situations, such as landlord problems, outstanding loans, tax arrears, unfavorable equipment leases, and even non-compliance with zoning, health or other regulations, can be overcome if known to your professional VR Intermediary and relayed to prospective buyers early in the process and can gravely hurt the buying process if disclosed too late.