BUYING A BUSINESS IN CANADA
A good acquisition starts with a clear search. Tell Clarity what you want to buy, where you want to operate and the role you want to take, then ask about current opportunities.
BEFORE THE FIRST OFFER
Set out your preferred industry, location and investment range. Decide whether you want to operate the company yourself, manage a team or add it to an existing business. Be clear about the experience and time you can bring.
Discuss the purchase and the business’s ongoing cash needs with your lender and advisors. Keep working capital, professional fees, transition support and planned equipment investment in view alongside the asking price.
Introduce yourself and explain what you are looking for. Ask about current availability, the information-sharing process and who the broker represents. This website does not yet publish a live listings catalogue.
With your advisors, examine the financial, legal and operating information supporting the opportunity. Clarify price, transaction structure, conditions, financing and the handover. An attractive introduction is the beginning of the review.
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Define your preferred industry, geography, operating role, investment range and financing plan. Then assess opportunities against those criteria. A business that fits your budget may still require experience, staff or working capital that you need to plan for.
This version of the website does not publish an active listings catalogue. Contact Clarity with your search criteria to ask about current availability. An inquiry does not guarantee that a suitable business is available.
No. Ask who the broker represents and what responsibilities they have in the transaction. A seller’s broker may provide information about an opportunity while representing the seller. Obtain independent advice and agree any buyer engagement in writing.
Not necessarily. Consider professional fees, financing costs, required working capital, transition expenses and any planned investment in the operation. Review the complete funding requirement with your advisors and lender.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
Tell us what you would like to buy, where you want to operate and the experience you bring.
A clear introduction to your search
Space to explore your options
No commitment to buy a business