Maximize Your Business Sale Value
Bridge Point Business Brokers provides comprehensive support for business sellers, from initial preparation and valuation to successful closing. Our proven process maximizes value while maintaining complete confidentiality.
How We Help Business Sellers
Our comprehensive approach ensures your business is properly prepared, accurately valued, and successfully sold
- Comprehensive business valuation using multiple methodologies
- Market analysis and comparable sales research
- Financial performance assessment and benchmarking
- Strategic pricing recommendations for optimal results
- Financial statement preparation and cleanup
- Earnings recasting to show true business performance
- Add-back identification and documentation
- Pro forma financial projections
- Operational efficiency assessment and improvements
- Documentation and process systematization
- Key employee retention strategies
- Business presentation and marketing materials
- Confidential marketing campaign development
- Buyer qualification and screening process
- Multi-channel marketing approach
- Professional business memorandum creation
- Purchase offer evaluation and negotiation
- Deal structure optimization
- Due diligence coordination and management
- Contract terms and conditions negotiation
- Strict confidentiality protocols and NDAs
- Employee and customer relationship protection
- Blind marketing techniques
- Risk mitigation strategies
Financial Recasting & Preparation
Most business owners don't realize their financial statements may not accurately reflect their business's true earning potential. Our financial recasting process identifies and documents legitimate add-backs to maximize your business value.
Owner Compensation Analysis
Identify excessive owner compensation, benefits, and perks that can be added back to earnings.
Non-Essential Expenses
Document personal expenses, one-time costs, and discretionary spending that inflate expenses.
Normalized Financial Statements
Create clean, normalized financials that accurately represent ongoing business performance.
Our Proven Selling Process
A systematic 7-step approach to maximize your business value and ensure successful sale
Initial Consultation & Assessment
Comprehensive review of your business, goals, timeline, and readiness for sale.
Business Valuation & Pricing
Professional valuation and market analysis to determine optimal pricing strategy.
Financial Preparation & Recasting
Prepare and recast financial statements to showcase true business performance.
Business Enhancement & Documentation
Optimize operations and create comprehensive business documentation.
Marketing Launch & Buyer Outreach
Launch confidential marketing campaign and begin buyer identification process.
Buyer Qualification & Negotiation
Screen buyers, facilitate negotiations, and manage offer evaluation process.
Due Diligence & Closing
Coordinate due diligence process and guide transaction to successful closing.
Business Sale Preparation Checklist
Essential documents and information needed to prepare your business for sale
- 3-5 years of tax returns and financial statements
- Monthly P&L statements for current and prior year
- Balance sheets and cash flow statements
- Accounts receivable and payable aging reports
- Inventory records and valuation methods
- Corporate documents and operating agreements
- Material contracts and agreements
- Intellectual property documentation
- Regulatory compliance records
- Insurance policies and claims history
- Employee handbook and organizational chart
- Key employee contracts and compensation
- Standard operating procedures
- Customer and vendor lists
- Equipment lists and maintenance records
Get Your Free Business Valuation
Complete this form to receive a preliminary valuation and consultation about selling your business
Why Choose Bridge Point to Sell Your Business?
Our expertise and proven process deliver superior results for business sellers
CBI Certified
Our brokers hold Certified Business Intermediary credentials for professional excellence.
Complete Confidentiality
Strict confidentiality protocols protect your business and employee relationships.
Maximum Value
Financial recasting and strategic positioning to achieve optimal sale price.
Efficient Process
Streamlined approach minimizes time to sale while maximizing results.
Seller Resources
Educational resources to help you prepare for and navigate the business sale process
Seller's Guide
Comprehensive guide covering the entire business sale process from preparation to closing.
Document Checklist
Complete checklist of documents and information needed to prepare your business for sale.
Valuation Calculator
Estimate your business value using our preliminary valuation calculator tool.
Ready to Sell Your Business?
Take the first step toward a successful business sale. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation and preliminary valuation.