Sale preparation
How to prepare to sell your business in Canada
A practical starting point for Canadian owners: clarify your goals, organise the business story and prepare for a considered sale conversation.
THE NEXT CHAPTER, CONSIDERED
Good information.
Better questions.
Practical reading for owners planning a sale, with a starting point for prospective buyers too. Start with the decision in front of you, then explore what comes next.
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Business value
What sits behind the value of a business?
Understand the questions behind a business sale price, including earnings, owner involvement, transaction scope and the terms of an offer.
Your advisory team
What does a business broker do?
Understand the commercial role of a business broker, what to ask before an engagement and how the broker works alongside your legal and accounting advisors.
Buying a business
How to buy a business in Canada
Define your search, prepare a funding plan and understand the questions to ask before buying an existing Canadian business.
Transaction structure
Asset sale vs. share sale in Canada
Understand the basic difference between buying business assets and buying corporate shares, plus the questions to raise with your transaction advisors.
Choosing a business
Buying a franchise vs. an independent business
Compare franchise and independent business ownership: operating control, ongoing costs, support, transfer requirements and questions for your advisors.
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Ready for
your next
big move?
Start with a confidential conversation about selling your business. A few details are all we need to begin.
A confidential first conversation
Space to explore your options
No commitment to list your business