If you are ready to sell your business in Jacksonville, the short answer is: you do not have to run the sale yourself, and you should not try to run it in the open. We manage the process from valuation to closing, and we keep it confidential the whole way so your employees, customers, and competitors do not find out before you are ready to tell them.

Selling a business is not like selling a house. There is no yard sign, no open listing, and no public price. It has to work that way, because word getting out early can spook employees, worry customers, and hand your competitors an opening.

How We Keep Your Sale Confidential

We market your business under a blind profile, meaning no name, no address, and no details that would let someone identify it. Buyers only get the real information after they sign a non disclosure agreement and we have screened them for seriousness and ability to pay.

Your staff and customers hear about a change in ownership when you decide to tell them, not before.

The Process, Step by Step

• Free valuation based on your revenue, earnings, and industry
• A confidential listing profile written to attract real buyers
• Buyer screening and NDAs before any details go out
• Negotiation and letter of intent
• Due diligence and closing, with us coordinating between you, the buyer, and both sides' advisors

Industry data on Main Street business sales (businesses valued under $2 million) puts the typical timeline at around 7 to 9 months from listing to closing. Preparation before you list can add several more months, so the earlier you start talking to a broker, the more control you have over your timeline.

What Your Business Is Worth

Buyers generally price small businesses off seller's discretionary earnings, often called SDE, the profit the business actually puts in an owner's pocket, multiplied by a range that depends on your industry, growth, and how much the business depends on you personally. We walk you through this in plain terms during your free valuation instead of handing you a number with no explanation.

What a Broker Costs

Business broker commissions commonly run 8 to 12 percent of the sale price, according to industry fee guides like Morgan and Westfield's. Many brokers set a minimum fee, so a small deal can carry a higher effective rate. We will tell you our fee structure up front.

Why Work With a Licensed Broker

Florida law treats the sale of a business opportunity as a real estate brokerage activity under Chapter 475 of the Florida Statutes, which means business brokers here generally need a real estate license through the Florida Real Estate Commission. Before you hire anyone to sell your business, it is fair to ask whether they hold one.

Practical tip: start gathering three years of financial statements now, even before you talk to a broker. Clean, ready records are one of the biggest things that speeds up a sale later.

Get Your Free Valuation

If you are weighing whether to sell, the first step is finding out what your business is actually worth. Request a free, confidential valuation and we will walk you through the numbers and your options, with no pressure to list until you are ready.