Buying a Business

We successfully help all types of buyers both domestic and international from the first time business buyer to the seasoned entrepreneur to Mergers and Acquisition departments buy businesses that meet their needs.

We assist you with the entire process including finding the right business for you, negotiating the terms of purchase, facilitating the due diligence process, negotiating leases or buying the commercial real estate, and assisting to develop the transition strategies.

How do I find a business to buy?

If you are a first time buyer it is often helpful to narrow your focus by completing a profile which includes your interests and financial resources.

You can conduct your own search for businesses for sale here.  We can assist you with all of the businesses you find that may be of interest to you.

Schedule a free, no obligation appointment to find the right business for you.

Who pays the broker fees?

Our fee is paid by the seller.

Once I find a business of interest, how do I get started?

Once you find a business or businesses for sale that are of interest to you, you will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement.  Most business sellers have the desire to keep the sale of their business confidential, and this document helps confirm that you understand this part of the process.  Depending on the size of the business, it is common to be asked to complete a financial statement prior to receiving detailed, confidential data on the business.  Confidentiality Agreement | Financial Statement

Once you provide the necessary data you will receive additional information to review about the business.  If you have further interest it is common to arrange a meeting with the seller at this point. 

What happens when I find a business and would like to make an offer?

Your business broker will help you make an offer.  There are many factors to consider and your business broker will guide you step by step through this process.

How can I get access to detailed financial data about the business I want to purchase?

You will be provided some initial financial information on the business as part of your review. Once there is an executed purchase agreement that is agreed upon by the buyer and seller, a due diligence period typically begins. The due diligence period is the time to ask for detailed records and data you need to confirm your interest in proceeding with the purchase. We recommend that you utilize the services of an accountant and an attorney during this process to help you make the decision if the business is right for you.

There are many more questions that you may have related to the purchase of a business, and your professional business broker is here to help.

Business Buyer Resources

Once you have made the commitment to buy a business you will need to work on various items including licenses, merchant services, insurance, etc. Below are some links and pdf's that may assist you with this process. We will also gladly provide you a list of vendors to review your service needs.

• Calculating Amortization Schedules: www.eloan.com/s/amortcalc
• Florida State: http://dor.myflorida.com/dor/ 
• Federal Government (Fed id #): www.irs.gov
• FL Dept. of State – Div. of Corporations: www.sunbiz.org
• Jacksonville (Duval): www.coj.net
• St. John’s County: www.co.st-johns.fl.us
• Orange Park: www.townoforangepark.com/business_tax.html
• Nassau County: www.nassauclerk.com
• Jacksonville Women’s Business Center: www.jaxwbc.com
• Information on various cities: www.city-data.com
• CreditCheck® Total: www.creditchecktotal.com

Buyer Registration

Thank you for taking the time to complete this information. By doing so we can better assist you with your business purchase needs.