Find the right match without wasting time or money.
Identifying the right business can be a long, time-consuming process, especially
if you’re working on your own. SVA can streamline the process by finding the prospective
business that fits your profile. We regularly update our research on businesses
for sale.
You’ll find our understanding of the marketplace is also based on our strategic
partnerships with banks, business brokers, attorneys and our own clients. These
close-knit relationships allow us to find the businesses whose values and performance
align with your objectives.
Our process is designed to work efficiently for all parties involved:
Step #1 – Meet with SVA.
In our meeting, we will complete the SVA Buyer Questionnaire, which helps us truly
understand your objectives. We need to know your business background, the type of
business you want to buy, and if you have the resources required to complete an
acquisition.
Keep in mind that any information you provide us will remain strictly confidential.
This confidentiality is essential to the process. It allows our clients to provide
us with key financial information, which streamlines the matching process.
Step #2 – Identify potential acquisition candidates.
Based on your information, we then refer to our listings of businesses looking to
identify potential acquisitions. Once again, strict confidentiality is maintained
throughout the process.
Step # 3 - Determine if the acquisition is right.
You now have a business you’re interested in buying. Next, it’s time for a thorough
analysis – one that not only assesses the financial status of the business today,
but also financial projections for the future. You can rely on SVA to conduct a
business valuation, due diligence, and projections. Read more about business valuation, due diligence, and projections.
We also understand you may have the capabilities and desire to complete certain
due diligence procedures and financial analysis yourself. We can offer as much support
as you desire.
Step #4 – Finding a lender.
Financing is a critical part of an acquisition, particularly in today’s economic
climate. You’ll have access to the area’s most reputable and reliable financial
institutions. Our long-term relationships with these lenders, and the integrity
of our review process, can greatly enhance your prospects.
Step #5 - Negotiations and structuring a deal.
With a thorough understanding of the potential acquisition and financing in place,
you’re ready to negotiate.
There are many aspects to negotiating and structuring an acquisition – from the purchase amount to the terms of payment. Our expertise and experience allows us to understand the fundamentals of an acquisition, and build creative solutions from that base.