We can help a buyer to determine what type of business he or she is looking for, based on the buyer's experience, goals, and financial picture. Our broker then can locate and evaluate businesses that meet the buyer's criteria. Finally, we maintain a network of contacts in the business community that provide information about businesses for sale that may not be available through public channels, and sources of financing including the SBA and private lenders.

We can help a buyer to determine what type of business he or she is looking for, based on the buyer's goals and financial picture. The business broker can then locate and evaluate businesses that meet the buyer's criteria. Finally, we maintain a network of contacts in the business community that provide information about businesses for sale that may not be available through public channels.

Buying a business is a serious investment and should be done carefully. Most people are well served to work with professional advisors, rather than friends and relatives, to find and purchase a business. Some of our services for buyers include:

• Work with individual investors, investment groups, or corporations.
• Formulate a business search plan based on the buyer's goals and acquisition criteria.
• Perform acquisition searches confidentially.
• Locate, evaluate, and contact acquisition candidates.
• Facilitate and assist the parties involved in the due diligence, negotiations and closing processes.

In addition to working with Austin Dale Group, we recommend that buyers use an accountant to help with the due diligence process and advise you on tax and record keeping issues. We also recommend that you obtain legal advice for the legal documentation and organizational requirements of your business acquisition.

The 20-Step Buying Process

Instructions for New Buyers

Why does a buyer have to show their financial information to look at a business?