Buying a business is different from starting one.
We can help you navigate the difference. You may have the experience, capital and ambition to own a business—but that doesn’t necessarily mean you know how to evaluate an acquisition.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Wherever you are in the process, there's a next step.
01
I want to become a business owner
You are exploring acquisition as an alternative to starting from scratch.
Recommended Focus:
Define acquisition target criteria and personal financial parameters before reviewing listings.
02
I found a business
You've identified a company that interests you and need help determining whether it makes sense.
Recommended Focus:
Normalize financial statements, test owner add-backs, and conduct preliminary valuation analysis.
03
I've received an offer to buy a business
You need an independent perspective before moving forward.
Recommended Focus:
Evaluate the commercial proposal without commitment and benchmark against comparable sales.
04
I already have an LOI
You need help navigating due diligence, negotiation and closing.
Recommended Focus:
Structure the virtual data room investigation and align transaction attorneys and CPAs.
What CEOSSI can help you with
We provide practical, end-to-end transaction consulting tailored specifically for buyers.
Acquisition Strategy
Define what you're looking for and why.
Finding Opportunities
Help develop a disciplined acquisition strategy and identify potential sources of opportunities.
Business Evaluation
Understand the business beyond the seller's presentation.
Financial Analysis
Examine revenue, earnings, cash flow, expenses and financial trends.
Valuation
Develop a framework for determining what the business may be worth.
Deal Structure
Evaluate potential transaction structures and business terms.
LOI Support
Understand the commercial terms before committing.
Due Diligence
Organize the questions, documents and issues that need to be addressed.
Financing
Help coordinate with appropriate financing professionals and lenders.
Negotiation
Help you understand the business and economic issues being negotiated.
Closing
Coordinate the business-side transaction process with your professional advisors.
Transition
Plan for ownership, employees, customers, operations and management continuity.
Never bought a business before?
That’s more common than you might think. The acquisition process has its own language, documents, professionals and risks. CEOSSI helps make that process understandable.
Found a business you're considering?
Before you make an offer, let’s talk.
- Confidential conversations. Practical guidance. No obligation.