We look for true small businesses that will never have to be sold again, putting each aspect of every business through an exhaustive series of carefully developed assessments. Due to our specific needs, we are often forced to pass on good businesses.
The terms of our offers vary so that we can be an active and reliable exit plan for retiring owners, regardless of the economy or market trends.
Our structure requires the inclusion of certain expense items (like presidents, finance leads, and/or general managers) that other buyers may not have to factor in. This means sometimes our price comes in lower than individual buyers who would benefit from those salaries.
We are the sole buyer and don't require any outside approvals or financing contingencies. Once an LOI is signed, we can close within 90 days.
We recruit, train, and support a new leader for the company, and do not intend for any headcount reductions as part of the acquisition. One of the many benefits of employee ownership is long-term retention and opportunities for advancement.
The business stays independent, retaining its identity, location, and legacy.
We provide ongoing support to the company (like education, open book financials training, and leadership mentoring) for years to come, drawing from our profits in the business to retire shares and grow the employees’ ownership.