Navigate the business acquisition process with expert guidance from Seventh Economy. We help you find, evaluate, and acquire the right business to achieve your growth and investment goals.
Acquiring an established business offers significant advantages over starting from scratch. Consider these compelling benefits when planning your entrepreneurial journey.
Unlike startups that may take years to become profitable, established businesses often provide immediate positive cash flow, helping you recoup your investment faster.
Gain instant access to an existing customer base and revenue stream, eliminating the challenging early-stage customer acquisition process.
Benefit from a business model with a proven track record of success, reducing the risk and uncertainty associated with new ventures.
Leverage established brand equity, market presence, and reputation that would take years to build from the ground up.
Inherit an experienced team with institutional knowledge, reducing hiring and training costs while maintaining operational continuity.
Take advantage of refined operational systems, vendor relationships, and business processes that have been optimized over time.
Banks and investors often view established businesses with proven financial histories as lower-risk investments, potentially making financing more accessible.
Identify businesses with untapped potential that can be unlocked through your expertise, investment, and fresh perspective.
Acquiring a business is a structured process that requires careful planning, thorough evaluation, and expert guidance. Our proven approach helps you navigate each step with confidence.
We begin by understanding your acquisition goals, industry preferences, financial parameters, and timeline. This helps us develop a targeted acquisition strategy aligned with your objectives and capabilities.
We leverage our extensive network, proprietary database, and market research to identify businesses that match your criteria. This includes both on-market and off-market opportunities that may not be publicly available.
We conduct initial assessments of potential acquisition targets, analyzing financial performance, market position, growth potential, and alignment with your acquisition criteria before presenting them for your consideration.
Once you express interest in a business, we facilitate initial contact with the seller and execute non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to protect confidentiality and allow for the exchange of detailed information.
We help you conduct a comprehensive analysis of the business, including financial statements, operations, customer base, competitive position, and growth opportunities to determine its true value and potential.
We assist in determining an appropriate valuation for the business and develop an offer strategy that considers market conditions, the business's financial performance, and your investment parameters.
We help you prepare and negotiate a Letter of Intent that outlines the proposed purchase price, terms, conditions, and timeline for completing the transaction, securing your position as the buyer.
We coordinate a thorough due diligence process, examining financial records, legal documents, operational systems, customer relationships, and potential risks to verify all aspects of the business before proceeding.
We assist in securing optimal financing through our network of lenders and investors, and help structure the deal to maximize tax advantages, minimize risk, and ensure a smooth transition of ownership.
We coordinate the closing process with all parties involved and support you through the transition period, ensuring a smooth handover that preserves the business's value, relationships, and operational continuity.
We work with various types of buyers, each with unique objectives and requirements. Our tailored approach ensures that we meet the specific needs of every client.
First-time business owners or experienced entrepreneurs looking to acquire a business to operate personally.
Existing businesses looking to grow through acquisition, expand into new markets, or acquire competitors.
Private equity firms, family offices, and investors seeking businesses with strong returns and growth potential.
Thorough due diligence is critical to a successful acquisition. Our comprehensive approach helps you uncover potential risks and verify the business's value before completing the purchase.
A thorough examination of the business's financial health, performance trends, and future projections.
Comprehensive review of legal documents, contracts, and potential liabilities to identify and mitigate risks.
Evaluation of business operations, processes, and systems to ensure functionality and identify improvement opportunities.
Analysis of market position, competitive landscape, and growth potential to validate the business's commercial viability.
We coordinate a comprehensive due diligence process that protects your interests while maintaining deal momentum:
Securing the right financing is crucial to a successful acquisition. We help you navigate various financing options and connect you with our network of lenders and investors.
Small Business Administration (SBA) loans offer favorable terms for business acquisitions, including lower down payments and longer repayment periods.
Traditional bank loans for qualified buyers with strong credit profiles and businesses with solid financial performance.
Arrangements where the seller accepts partial payment over time, often used to bridge financing gaps and align seller interests with future success.
Equity capital from investment firms or individual investors for larger acquisitions or growth-oriented opportunities.
Subordinated debt that bridges the gap between senior debt and equity, often used in larger acquisitions with complex capital structures.
Customized financing solutions that combine multiple sources of capital to optimize the acquisition structure.
We provide comprehensive support to help you secure the optimal financing for your acquisition:
Hear from business owners who successfully sold their companies with Seventh Economy's guidance.
Business Owner
"The valuation report provided by Seventh Economy was comprehensive and insightful. It gave me a clear understanding of my business's worth and helped me make informed decisions about my exit strategy."
Financial Advisor
"As a financial advisor, I've worked with several valuation firms, and Seventh Economy stands out for their thoroughness, expertise, and clear communication. Their reports are detailed yet easy to understand."
Attorney
"The certified valuation report from Seventh Economy was instrumental in resolving a complex partnership dispute. Their methodology was sound, and their expert testimony was invaluable."
Contact us today to discuss your business valuation needs and discover how our expert appraisers can help you make informed decisions about your business's future.
