What is sellability?
A key component of our process at Resolution Equity Partners (REP) is assessing your company’s readiness for sale, or “sellability,” as we like to call it. Our goal is to answer the question, “Does your company currently possess the necessary capabilities to facilitate a sale?” If the answer is “no”, we identify the steps that need to be taken to enhance your company’s sellability.
How do we do this?
We have developed a business analysis process called an, “Estimate of Value” (EOV). This comprehensive analysis categorizes your company into nine major areas and approximately 50 sub-categories, providing a detailed evaluation of its current state. The EOV allows us to look at your business from a numbers standpoint. We conduct a financial analysis of your company and compare that to the current lending and banking climate, industry specific rules of thumb, metrics, and comparables. While we believe the EOV is essential for businesses preparing to sell, it is not limited to sellers. Our EOV service is beneficial in many different scenarios, including:
Increasing the value of your business
Preparing buy/sell agreements with business partners
Ending a business partnership
Setting up insurance policies for your business
Passing down your business to the next generation
After completing the Estimate of Value process, REP assigns a “Sellability Score” to your company. If your score falls short of optimal levels, we offer consulting services to enhance your company’s appeal to both buyers and lenders.
It is important to note that most small business owners only sell their companies once in a lifetime, making this opportunity all the more significant. That’s why it’s essential to equip yourself with the right team. Over a period of 12-24 months, REP can collaborate with you to systematically improve your company’s Sellability Score, ensuring that it is well-prepared for market entry and maximizing the potential of this rare opportunity.
As your trusted mergers and acquisitions advisory partners, Resolution Equity Partners is dedicated to assisting you in preparing your business for sale. Contact us by following the link below to start improving the sellability of your business today!