Selling your Iowa business means finding a buyer who understands its value and can complete a transaction that meets your goals. Synergy Business Brokers helps owners sell profitable companies with annual revenue of $700,000 to $250 million or more. Since 2002, we have guided owners through buyer selection, negotiations, due diligence, and closing.
We begin with a free, confidential discussion about your company, its financial performance, and what you want from a sale. Whether you are preparing to retire or ready for a different opportunity, we can discuss a potential selling price and the next steps. There are no upfront brokerage fees; our brokerage commission is earned when your company sells.
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Our initial marketing describes your company’s strengths without disclosing its name or exact location. Interested buyers must sign a confidentiality agreement and provide information about their qualifications before receiving identifying details. We discuss sensitive competitors, customers, and employee considerations with you before deciding how to approach them.
Our 15 step sales process covers preparation, marketing, buyer introductions, negotiation, due diligence, and closing. We are usually able to reach step 9, introducing qualified buyers, within 1 to 8 weeks of starting the process. We can often introduce multiple qualified buyers during this period, depending on the business, pricing, and available information.
A completed sale often takes 6 to 12 months, although some transactions close sooner. We coordinate buyer questions and help keep the transaction moving while you continue running your business. Early discussions about your responsibilities and preferred involvement after the sale also help buyers understand the transition.
The strongest buyer is not always the first person to inquire. Along with price, we help you consider financing, relevant experience, proposed payment terms, and the buyer’s plans for the business. Our database of more than 40,000 potential buyers supports outreach to companies, private equity groups, and individuals whose interests fit the opportunity.
One of our clients, Allbrights Raw Dog Food, illustrates the value of comparing buyers. Synergy presented the owner with several options. The business ultimately sold above its asking price to a private equity firm that already owned another pet food company, with the sale completed in approximately eight months.
Seller Lee Albright described the work of his broker, Bo Prybyla:
“He brought us a number of qualified potential buyers and helped us explore which offers were the best fit.”
For your Iowa company, we look at what different buyers could bring to the transaction and how their proposals fit your priorities. We sell companies in a variety of industries, with the approach shaped by each owner’s business and goals.
A useful first conversation starts with your business, its financial performance, and your priorities. Are you looking to retire completely, remain involved for a transition, or consider a buyer who can build on what you have established?
Tell us what you would like to accomplish. We will discuss a potential selling price, the information needed to evaluate your company, and whether our services are a good fit. You can also review our answers to common business seller questions as you consider your next steps.