BayState Business Brokers sells privately owned businesses which are usually operated by the owners.  Each business owner is different and we work to satisfy the goals of each owner we represent.  Here is an overview of what most of our clients want to achieve and how we help them do so.

• Keep the sale confidential.  We know how important it is to keep the sale of your business confidential. We market your business so its identity is kept confidential and potential buyers do not know the identity until they are qualified and sign confidentiality agreements.

• Sell at the Right Price.   We offer a free business valuation to give you an estimate of what the business is likely to sell for.  We also offer valuations prepared by an accredited appraiser.  You can use either to decide whether to sell and what price to ask.  We also help you, the owner, to calculate what this will generate after the sale and if this is adequate.

• Don't waste your time with tire kickers. We screen buyers so we don't waste your time with buyers who don't have the background or financial strength to buy your business.

• Sell your business quickly at the best price. We use two methods to do so.  First, we create a report that shows potential buyers how much they can make from owning your business and the opportunities it offers.  Then, we market your business to the widest potential buyer market. Today, the Internet is the primary way that buyers find businesses to buy. We market your business on the top "business for sale" websites. We list your business on our website which has been optimized to be found in buyer searches. We also use paid search engine advertising to reach potential buyers. We maintain a database of potential buyers and market your business to the buyers that we know. We contact potential business buyers in your market and potential strategic buyers. We co-broker with other brokers located in New England. The widest marketing results in more potential buyers and a quicker sale at a higher price.

• Finance as little of the sale price as possible.   Most of our sales have been financed with SBA guaranteed loans with little, or no, seller financing. This is a win for the buyer and the seller. We are very knowledgeable about this type of financing and actively help buyers to obtain SBA loans.

• Manage the process until the sale is completed.  We help buyers present an offer and complete the process of buying your business.  Many deals fall apart after the initial offer is agreed upon. We get paid when you do -- when the sale closes. We manage the closing process to complete the sale. We are experienced in what must be done to close the sale and are as actively involved with this part of the process as the parties' desire.

All of these methods are designed to achieve your goal -- the successful sale of your business.  If you are ready to sell your business or just want to talk to a broker about some questions you have, contact us by filling out our form or calling us at 617-562-5700.