Step-by-Step Guidance for Buying or Selling a Business
At ProGrowth Accounting, we understand that mergers and acquisitions can be highly complex. With our wealth of experience and expertise, we guide you smoothly and efficiently through each stage of the process. Whether you're looking to acquire a new company or sell your own, we provide valuable assistance to ensure you achieve the best possible outcome. Let's have a chat and explore how we can support your business transition.
ACQUISITIONS ADVISORY
Are you a private investor diversifying your portfolio or a business owner aiming to achieve rapid growth through acquisitions?
Acquiring a business can be a highly effective strategy for growth, but it comes with its own set of risks. Thorough due diligence is crucial to identifying potential issues and ensuring a successful acquisition.
Assessing a business's stability without its current owners is essential, particularly if you intend to remain hands-off. It’s vital to evaluate how the business will function effectively after the acquisition and whether it has a capable management team in place.
Our services ensure that you have real-time access to critical financial data, enabling you to make informed decisions throughout the acquisition process.
At ProGrowth Accounting, our Acquisition Advisory services are designed to support your growth strategies. We can support you with deals independently or partner with your in-house finance teams to tackle large-scale projects.
The Acquisition services include:
Financial due diligence including valuations
Tax Due diligence
Operational due diligence
Post Acquisition Advisory
Groups and Holding Companies
EXIT ADVISORY (Selling your business)
There are two types of businesses:
- Lifestyle business
- Asset business
Understanding the difference between a lifestyle business and an asset business is crucial for strategic planning. A lifestyle business is designed primarily to support the owner's personal lifestyle and goals, often focusing on steady income and work-life balance rather than aggressive growth. In contrast, an asset business is built to maximize value and profitability, often with the intention of scaling, selling, or generating significant returns. While lifestyle businesses emphasize personal satisfaction and sustainability, asset businesses prioritize growth potential and long-term financial gain.
If you’re planning to sell your business, an 'asset business' is generally more attractive to potential buyers. Therefore, it’s essential to understand how to prepare your business for sale to maximize its value and achieve the highest possible selling price.
The Exit Advisory services include:
Full business analysis
Full analysis of growth plans and potential
Current business valuation and how to enhance it
Accountability to make sure the realistic targets are achieved
Advise and introductions to our network of potential buyers and investors