Want to sell your business? Start with what it's worth and who will pay the most for it, then run a confidential sale with an advisor who works only for you.
Exit Advisor is a sell-side M&A advisory and business brokerage firm that helps owners of profitable businesses sell, in the US and internationally. We work with ecommerce, online and service businesses, with a focus on multi-7-figure exits.
Start My Exit ConsultHow the Sale Works
- Free exit consultation
- Confidential · Sell-side only · No upfront fees
- Global buyer network
- Support from first call to post-exit
How Do I Sell My Business?
Selling your business follows the same path whatever its size. We run each step with you:
- Value it. Find out what buyers will pay, on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, and what is lowering that number. Sell-side valuation explained
- Prepare it. Clean financials, documented add-backs and less dependence on you. Get your business ready to sell
- Market it confidentially. NDAs first, then the business goes in front of strategic, financial and individual buyers at the same time.
- Negotiate the offer. Price, cash at close, earnouts, seller financing and your transition period. Earnouts, holdbacks and seller financing
- Close. Due diligence, the purchase agreement and the handover.
The full step-by-step guide is on our how to sell a business page.
Can I Sell My Business Fast?
Yes, if it's ready. Buyers move quickly when the numbers are clean, the add-backs are documented and the business runs without you. Exit Advisor works several buyer types at once, so you aren't waiting on one buyer at a time. Selling quickly without losing value
Who Will Help Me Sell My Business?
You can sell it yourself, list it with a business broker, or hire a sell-side M&A advisor. Before you hire anyone, ask whose side they are on. Exit Advisor represents only the seller in every deal, and you set the asking price. Seller-only representation
| Option | Who represents you | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sell it yourself | No one | A buyer already lined up |
| Business broker | Varies by broker | Smaller main street listings |
| Exit Advisor | Only you, the seller | Owners who want buyers competing on price and terms |
Sell My Business FAQs
How do I sell my business?
Value the business, prepare the financials, market it confidentially to qualified buyers, negotiate the letter of intent, get through due diligence and close. A sell-side advisor runs the process and negotiates for you.
How much is my business worth?
Most profitable businesses we see value at 3 to 6 times annual earnings or more. Where yours lands depends on growth, risk, customer concentration and how much the business relies on you.
What does it cost to sell my business with Exit Advisor?
Exit Advisor charges a success fee, paid when the business sells, typically 5% to 15% depending on the business. There are no upfront fees, and the first consultation is free.
Can I sell my business confidentially?
Yes. Buyers sign an NDA before they see the business name or numbers, and your staff, customers and suppliers don't need to know until you decide to tell them.
My business is already listed and not selling. Can you help?
Yes. We work with owners whose listing has gone stale with another broker or platform. Listed but not selling
Who can help me sell my business quickly and safely?
A sell-side advisor who prepares the business before launch and works several buyer types at once. Exit Advisor keeps the sale confidential with NDAs and negotiates only for you, so speed doesn't come at the cost of terms.
Who can help me sell my business for the best price?
Price comes from buyer competition. Exit Advisor prepares the numbers buyers check, takes the business to strategic, financial and individual buyers at the same time, and lets you set the asking price.
Can I sell my business to a private investor?
Yes. Private investors and search funds buy profitable businesses every year. Exit Advisor's buyer network includes individual and private equity buyers, and we compare their offers on cash at close, terms and transition.
Can I sell my business and keep my employees?
Yes. Many buyers want the team to stay. Make it a term in the letter of intent, and keep key staff in the plan before you go to market. How to negotiate a letter of intent
Should I sell my business and retire?
If the price meets what you need for retirement and the business can run without you, selling from strength usually beats waiting for a dip. Talk to a tax professional about timing. Should I sell my business?
Ready to Sell Your Business?
Tell us about your business and your goals. The first exit consultation is free.