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Our Process

A clear path from conversation to closing.

We designed our acquisition process to be transparent, respectful, and efficient. No games, no manufactured urgency, just a thoughtful path to protecting what you built.

The Five Steps

From first call to legacy protected.

Every acquisition follows the same five steps. We designed this process to protect your time, your privacy, and your legacy, while moving with purpose toward a close.

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Step 01

Initial Conversation

It starts with a simple, private conversation. We learn about your business, your goals, and your timeline. You learn about us, our approach, and how we operate. There's no obligation and no pressure, just an honest discussion about whether there's a fit.

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Step 02

Review & Offer

If there's mutual interest, we review your financial records and business operations. Based on this review, we present a fair, transparent Letter of Intent (LOI) with clear terms.

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Step 03

Due Diligence

A thorough but respectful review of your financials, operations, customers, legal standing, and team. We communicate clearly throughout and minimize disruption to your daily operations. Typical duration: 30 to 90 days. For larger or multi-entity transactions, diligence may extend up to 6 months. Read more about what to expect during due diligence.

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Step 04

Transition & Handoff

We ask sellers to remain for 30 to 60 days post-close, not as a formality, but because the relationships you carry are irreplaceable. During this period, you introduce us to key employees, customers, and vendors.

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Step 05

Legacy Protected

Your business continues to serve your community. We invest in your team, modernize systems where needed, and grow the business you built, honoring everything that made it what it is.

Typical timeline: 90 to 240 days

From our first conversation to the close of the transaction, most deals complete within 90 to 240 days from initial conversation, depending on deal size and complexity. We move with purpose but never rush; the goal is a transition that protects everyone involved.

What to Expect

Your experience, step by step.

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Confidentiality First

Every conversation, document, and detail is held in the strictest confidence from day one.

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No Pressure

We never manufacture urgency. You set the pace, and we work on your timeline.

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Clear Communication

You'll always know where things stand. We provide regular updates and are available for questions at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we hear most.

Read more about buying and selling businesses in our insights.

Will you keep my employees after acquiring my business?

Yes. Employee retention is one of our core commitments. Your team is one of the most valuable parts of your business, and we plan to keep them, invest in them, and help them grow. We do not acquire businesses to cut headcount. Learn more about selling your business to us.
Our typical timeline from initial conversation to close is 90 to 240 days from initial conversation, depending on deal size. After signing a Letter of Intent, we target closing within 90 days for standard deals. Larger or multi-entity transactions may take longer. We move with purpose but never rush; the goal is a transition that protects everyone involved.
We value businesses on adjusted EBITDA, benchmarked to recent comparable transactions in the specific trade and size band. For smaller owner-operated targets, we apply Seller's Discretionary Earnings on the same comparables-based approach. We do not publish blanket multiples because the right number depends on recurring revenue mix, customer retention, management depth, geographic density, and growth trajectory. Start a conversation about your business.
No. We work directly with business owners, and we also work cooperatively with brokers. If you have a broker, we respect existing fee arrangements. If you don't, we'll guide you through the process ourselves. Sell your business directly or learn how we work with brokers.
Due diligence is a thorough but respectful review of your financials, operations, customers, legal standing, and team. We communicate clearly throughout the process and work to minimize disruption to your daily operations. You'll always know where things stand.
No. Your brand and your legacy stay. The name you built, the reputation you earned, and the trust your customers place in your business: we invest in all of it, not replace it.

Ready to start the conversation?

Whether you're just beginning to think about selling or you're ready to move forward, we welcome the conversation. Every inquiry is handled with complete discretion.

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