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Sell Your Business with Confidence

“The #1 reason business owners lack confidence
about selling their business?”

How can I do it without my employees or customers finding out?

A guy at my club got a multiple of X, why isn’t my business worth that?

The Confident Business Seller Process

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The #1 reason business owners lack confidence
about selling their business?
Too much noise in the marketplace.

You are inundated with calls, letters, and emails. You are unclear how the process works, yet you know you only get one chance to do it right. And if you get it wrong (and a lot can go wrong) you know it will have significant life-long implications. Here are some of the common questions we hear from busines owners:

What is my business worth?
How do I find the right buyer?
How can I do it without my employees or
customers finding out?
How do I know it’s the right time to sell?
A guy at my club got a multiple of X, why isn’t my business worth that?
Working with businesses for more than 30 years, Tennessee Valley Group has seen it all. This has allowed us to develop a proven process to help you eliminate doubt and sell your business with confidence.
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Selling a business has a lot of moving parts

The Confident Business Seller Process

1

Understand
Objectives

The business owner needs to express what he/she wants from the sale of the business and ensure that these objectives aligns with market realities.

2

Commence
Engagement

A productive working relationship starts with clarity around schedule and process. All of that can be specified in the Engagement Agreement.

3

Plan for
Success

There is no small amount of data required to create the best marketing materials, and this homework phase sets the stage for identifying the best buyer.

4

Launch
Outreach

With objectives solidified and the right materials, it’s time to start talking to prospective buyers. A defined process will keep the train on the tracks and ensure business owner objectives are met.

5

Prove
the story

It’s now time for the buyer to dive into your business and determine that everything you have told them is true, and ensure that the business comports with their vision for the future.

6

Complete
documentation

The paperwork required to get a business sold might surprise you, but with a capable quarterback leading your team, the business owner can be sure he/she is protected.

7

Sing a
swan song

More times than not, the deal closing is not the end of the business owner’s involvement, but it is the beginning the end. There is more work to do, which can range from short-term transition consulting to long-term employment and a continuing equity role in the company.

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What makes a confident business seller.

A Confident Business Seller …

Enjoy
the fruits
of your labor

Avoid life-long
second
guessing

Ensure What's
Best For Your
Employees & Customers

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Meet Our Founder & CEO

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Jim is an attorney (non-resident status with the Missouri Bar) and though he no longer practices law, he has read and negotiated enough legal documents to fill a cargo tanker. He has an MBA from Harvard Business School and knows how Wall Street and private equity operates. Jim is a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 listed general civil mediator with tons of experience helping business owners (large and small) work through sensitive problems to achieve winning results. He is the author of "Home Run, A Pro's Guide to Selling Your Business, Seven Principles to Make Your Company Irresistible." Jim is frequently invited to speak to business groups throughout the United States about M&A preparedness and negotiation.

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