Selling your baby isn’t easy. You’ve put years of blood, sweat and tears into building your business but like all things there comes a time to move on and sell it. Perhaps you have been planning this exit for some time and have a strategic buyer that has eyes on you. Maybe a key employee seems like a logical fit or perhaps going on the open market is the best approach. All these exit scenarios are loaded with challenges to get to a deal and get it closed. As tempting as it may be to go it alone, the process of selling a business is not as simple as it may look. This is where I come in; I sell businesses for a living and I love it.

Here's what I do:

• Operate with the utmost of confidentiality.
• Listen & Consult – is the timing right and is the business positioned for maximum value?
• Determine valuation – consider the many items related to profitability, trend, and industry.
• Marketing – package and promote the business that attracts buyers and utilize our extensive database of buyer inquiries.
• Screen all buyer inquires for motivation and financial ability to make a deal.
• Identify and anticipate problems with a deal before they arrive.
• Negotiate for the best terms for the sale.
• Utilize a team of professionals along the way.
• Monitor every step of Due Diligence.
• Celebrate after closing.

I love helping business owners with the process of selling their businesses.

Here’s who I am:

My professional and personal experiences as a business owner have taught me the following:

• The customer is always at the center of what I do.
• I think creatively and am open to new ideas.
• I am patient and calm in the face of challenges.
• I trust my gut but verify.
• I am constantly learning.
• I enjoy meeting new people and learning if I can help.

If you are thinking about selling your business, please reach out to me for a no obligation, confidential discussion.

Stuart Erskine
970-819-6321
stuart@touchstonebiz.com