Your financial outcome
Consider the proceeds you need, timing, payment structure and continuing investment or exposure.
Selling your business
What would a good
next chapter look like?
A sale should reflect your priorities for the business, the people who helped build it and your own future. We serve owners across the United States and consider buyers in the U.S. and abroad when they fit the business and your objectives.
There is room to explore
You do not need to have
decided to sell
Retirement, succession, liquidity or a partner for the next stage can all bring an owner to this conversation.
We work with owners of established, privately held businesses considering a full sale, a partial sale or preparation for a future transition. Share an outline of the business, what has prompted your interest and the questions you want to answer. We can discuss whether ThirdSide’s experience fits your situation.
Discuss your situationBegin with your priorities
What should a sale
make possible?
Your company’s future
Identify what matters about employees, customers, identity, products and the place the business has in its community.
Your life afterward
Think about how much involvement you want and which responsibilities you would be comfortable retaining.
Questions owners ask
Start with the questions
you have today
Will you help me pursue a strong price?
Financial preparation, positioning, buyer outreach and negotiation are central to the work. We help assess price alongside payment terms, conditions and the buyer’s ability to complete the transaction.
What if I am concerned about my employees?
Tell us early. We can help you ask buyers about their plans for the team and examine the commitments proposed in a transaction with your advisors. Your priorities should be part of the discussion from the start.
How much work will this create for me?
A sale requires owner and management involvement. We help organize information, transaction materials and buyer requests so you understand what is needed and can plan for the work while continuing to run the business.
Will I need to stay after the sale?
That depends on the buyer and agreed terms. Discuss your preferred role and timing early, then compare those preferences with the actual proposal.
How is confidentiality handled?
Before buyer outreach, we discuss what information can be shared, with whom and at what stage. Use an introductory conversation for an outline of the business; detailed sensitive records can follow through an agreed process.
Who else should be involved?
Legal, tax and personal financial advice can be relevant. We help coordinate transaction work with your advisors and can discuss introductions where additional expertise is needed.
A useful place to begin
Organize your priorities before a conversation
Create a private owner brief before deciding what comes next.
Bring together your preferred timing, your role, the people you care about and the preparation questions worth discussing. You receive practical next steps immediately.
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Practical owner guides
Questions worth exploring
before a sale
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Understanding value
How much could my business be worth?
A useful valuation conversation makes the assumptions visible, so you can understand what supports the number and what could change it.
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Protecting the process
How do I explore a sale confidentially?
A buyer needs enough information to evaluate the opportunity. You need a considered process for deciding what is shared, with whom and when.
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Getting prepared
How do I prepare my business for sale, and how long could it take?
Preparation should make the business easier to understand and the decision easier to evaluate, while giving you room to decide whether a sale is right.