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Vested Business Brokers offers all services required in buying a business:
1.Initial Consultation - You will have a one-on-one via phone or in person with a broker in your area to discuss all of your questions and concerns regarding the business buying process. Our brokers are trained to assist you with business concerns as well as personal concerns. We realize that this is not only a financial decision, but a lifestyle decision as well.
2.Buyer Profile - Once all of your concerns have been addressed and you have signed a buyer registration agreement, your Vested Business Broker will create a buyer profile by which he/she can search for the exact type of business you are looking for.
3.Viewing Listings - Once we have entered your criteria into our database, our computer will generate matches. Your Vested professional will then go with you to take a look at the listing and address any questions you may have.
4.Offer To Purchase - If one of these businesses fits what you are looking for and you have had a chance to think about making an offer (sometimes you may have to make several visits to the business to be certain), your broker will assist you fill out an offer sheet. This sheet details the price and terms at which you would like to purchase the business. Here the experience of your broker will assist you in making the best offer. In addition, Vested offers financial services that can assist make a deal happen, even if you are short of funds.
5.Due Diligence - Once the offer has been accepted, the buyer conducts a period of research on the business. Basically, due diligence is the process by which you work with the seller to verify the financials of the business as well as a period in which you learn the inner workings of the business. This process typically takes two weeks. A buyer may want to bring in his/her attorney or CPA to assist during this phase of the purchase. (We have many relationships with excellent professionals, if you need a referral). Your broker will be available to assist you in the due diligence process in every way.
6.Contract & Closing - Following a successful due diligence period in which all of your concerns have been addressed, a contract will be drawn up between yourself and the seller of the business. Typically this is done between your attorney and that of the seller. (Again, Vested has relationships with many attorneys if you need a referral). If the contract meets all contingencies you have set forth, it can be signed and a closing date set. At closing, the business will officially change hands and you will have completed the buying process. Keep in mind that our brokers are here for you every step of the way to ensure that you are making informed decisions.
The process doesn't end at closing. Vested has developed relationships with many business service providers to offer new business owners services that are vital to the success of their businesses. Visit our site www.vestedbb.com
