Complimentary Exit Planning & Valuation Consultation
For business owners who want clarity, options, and a plan
Know what your business is worth and how to exit on your terms.
A focused session that gives you a preliminary valuation range, a step-by-step exit plan, and practical ways to protect your hard-earned value.
What you get in this complimentary session
- Preliminary valuation range based on your financials, industry comps, and risk profile
- Buyer readiness score with priority fixes that lift value and cut time to close
- Exit pathways compared side by side, including full sale, partial sale, or hold with de-risking
- Timing guidance that considers seasonality, lending appetite, and your goals
- Deal structure options that affect taxes, cash at close, and total proceeds
- Next steps playbook tailored to your business and timeline
This is consultative and confidential. It is not a formal appraisal for legal or tax purposes.
More Service - A Full Deal Team
Every listing gets the power of a professional M&A firm behind it.
Your dedicated team includes:
- M&A Advisor – Leads your sale strategy and negotiations.
- Buyer Coordinator – Manages inquiries and offers.
- Legal Advisor – Reviews and structures deal terms.
- Real Estate Advisor – Supports lease or property sale (if applicable).
- Owners with $100K+ in Seller’s Discretionary Earnings or EBITDA
- Operators planning to sell in the next 6 to 36 months
- Owners who want to benchmark value now and make smarter upgrades before going to market
Schedule:
Pick a time that suits you. We sign a mutual NDA to protect your information.
Prepare:
Upload a short list of items so we can get you a sharp valuation range. See the checklist below.
Consult:
A focused 45 to 60 minute call. We walk through value, risks, timing, and action items.
Plan:
You receive a concise summary with next steps. No obligation to list or engage.
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Last 3 full years of financials and the year-to-date P&L
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Most recent balance sheet and tax returns
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Revenue by product or service line and by customer segment
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Owner add-backs and any one-time expenses
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Lease details or real estate info if applicable
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Headcount summary and key role dependencies
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Top 10 customers by revenue and concentration notes
Please bring what you can, the more information on this list provided, the more accurate of an exit-plan and valuation opinion we can provide.
Why owners choose Buy Sell EDGE
- Zero-fee listing option for qualified sellers so more of your proceeds stay with you
- Dedicated deal team on every sale: M&A Advisor, Buyer Coordinator, Legal Advisor, and Real Estate Advisor (when property is involved)
- Transparent model that aligns incentives and reduces friction for both sides
- Modern process with clean data rooms, disciplined buyer screening, and clear timelines
How we think about value
- Cash flow base: SDE for owner-operated companies, EBITDA for larger teams
- Market multiples: what buyers are paying in your industry and size band
- Risk and durability: customer concentration, recurring revenue, process maturity, and bench strength
- Growth and capital needs: realistic upside and the investment required to reach it
- Deal structure: how cash at close, seller financing, and earnouts change net proceeds
Your outcomes after the call
- A valuation range you can explain to partners and family
- A punch list that protects value and reduces buyer objections
- Clear go or prepare decision points tied to dates and metrics
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A path to confidently go to market when you are ready