Services

• Evaluating what a business is worth
• Qualifying prospective buyers
• Experience in negotiating a maximum value for the business owners
• Assistance in obtaining financing including preparation of a business plan
• Deal structuring including management contracts, income tax and the terms of the purchase price
• Set an agenda for each meeting between principals, preparing confidential information packages for buyer prospects
• Coach the client prior to meetings between the principals but always being aware of ethical considerations

Advantages dealing with ACE

A personal meeting and a written agreement will spell out what will constitute a successful outcome and the fee. A commitment to provide professional and personal attention to the agreement objectives. After preparing a marketing or acquisition plan, a pro-active search for a business buyer/seller will be undertaken as per the following: a review of MLS listings and our Data base. a search of related web-sites and personal follow up. direct target marketing through established networks and personal contacts. advertising in various publications. ACE will give you 100%+ effort to access the right buyers.

CONFIDENTIALITY is critical when dealing with the sale of businesses.
DETERMINING BUSINESS VALUE IS A SUBJECTIVE CONCEPT THAT UTILIZES BOTH REAL DATA AND PROFESSIONAL JUDGEMENT