From First Steps to
Your Next Chapter.
Selling a business is preparation, positioning, confidential outreach to qualified buyers, and hard negotiation on every term. The LEGACY Framework gives you that, stage by stage, so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
A preliminary, informal view of your likely value range and what to prepare before the market sees it.
Blind summaries and a targeted, qualified buyer list, not a public listing.
Confidentiality agreements and screening so you only spend time with serious, capable buyers.
Structured negotiation on price and every other term, backed by full due diligence support through to a signed, definitive agreement.
Support through handover and into your next chapter.
Lay the Groundwork
Exit planning, valuation baseline, and readiness assessment. We start before you are ready to sell so you are not rushed when you are.
Engineer the Value
Value gap analysis, financial documentation, and business preparation. We help address common gaps that can affect value at sale.
Go to Market
Confidential buyer identification and outreach. No public listings. Targeted, selective, protected.
Attract the Right Buyer
Buyer qualification, confidentiality agreement management, and information delivery. The right buyer is not always the highest bidder.
Close with Confidence
Offer negotiation and due diligence management. We negotiate every term, not just the price.
Your Next Chapter
Closing, transition support, and post sale planning. The deal is not done when the papers are signed.
How We Market Your Business?
Access to private equity & strategic buyers.
Online exposure to thousands of buyers.
Maximum visibility on the #1 business marketplace.
Our own network for business.
Targeted exposure to active business buyers.
Self Assessment for Business Owners
Before you take your business to market, it helps to see it the way a buyer will. Work through each factor below and choose the description that best fits your business today. Add up your score at the end to get a sense of where you stand.
Select Applicable Boxes Based on the Available Information:
| Value Driver | Low = 0 | Medium = 2 | High = 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | No Growth | Some Growth | Good Growth |
| Profits | Unsteady | Consistent | Good & Steady |
| Market Share | Small | Steady Growth | Large & Growing |
| Management | Under Staffed | Okay | Above Average |
| Litigation | Some | Occasionally | None in Years |
| Industry Trend | Okay | Some Growth | Good Growth |
| Financials | Compiled | Reviewed | Audited |
| Customer Care | Not Steady | Fairly Steady | Wide & Growing |
| Business Type | Little Demand | Some Demand | High Demand |
| Business Growth | Low | Steady | High & Steady |
Total Score: 0/40
This business compares very favourably to others on the market and should be highly attractive to qualified buyers looking for a strong, ready acquisition.
This business is above average with several strengths that will appeal to buyers, though a few areas would repay attention before going to market.
This business is average and may benefit from strategic improvements before going to market to attract the right buyers at the right price.
This business has several areas that need attention before it is ready for market. Time spent now will show up directly in the price.
Where the Real Value Gets Won or Lost.
The number you and the buyer agree on for the business, before anything is subtracted.
Any outstanding business debt, loans, and lines of credit are paid off from the proceeds at closing.
What you owe depends on how the deal is structured and timed. We work with your accountant from early in the process to plan for this.
Legal fees, advisory fees, and closing costs come out of the proceeds before the sale is final.
The amount that actually lands in your account, and the number that matters most.
How We Maximize After-Tax Proceeds?
- Higher Selling Price
- Competitive Buyer Environment
- Better Terms & Conditions
- Better Financing Options
- Reduced Risk & Fewer Surprises
- More Money in Your Pocket
Your Confidentiality Comes First.
Buyers receive a blind summary first and sign a confidentiality agreement before identifying details are shared. We use a confidentiality focused process to protect your identity, so your people and competitors are not informed before you are ready.
Let's Talk, on Your Timeline.
First meeting strictly confidential.
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