Rate Your Business

Business Score

  • WHAT KIND OF RESULTS WILL YOU GET IF YOU PUT YOUR BUSINESS ON THE MARKET?

Answer the following questionnaire honestly to reveal the strengths and weaknesses of your business and how it is perceived by a potential buyer. The results will serve as a tool to improve your business.

Any information you provide here will remain completely confidential. Generally speaking a score of under 55 is considered to be poor and a score of over 80 is excellent.

Your score will be a good indicator on your probability of success in selling your business and selling it at the right price.

Fill out the following form and FIND OUT YOUR "SALE SCORE" FOR FREE.
Annual Revenue
Annual Sales of your Business for the most recent Fiscal Year
Current Lease
Do you lease or own the property?
Rent
Is your rent in par with the current economic climate?
Location
Is your current location:
Financial Records
How accurate is your book keeping? Are all sales are reported and use an accurate system of accounting like a book-keeper, Quick-Books etc.?
Tax Returns
Do your business tax returns match your company financial statements (adjusting for add backs, tax deductions)?
History
How long has the business been operating?
Profitability Trend
Historically, how will you define the past 3-5 years sales/profit trend?
Customer Concentration
Does your business heavily rely on a few major accounts?
Employee Retention
Compared to similar businesses in your industry, how loyal/happy are your employees?
Labor Training
Generally, how long does it take an employee to be trained to be efficient at the job?
Owner Financing
If you were to sell your business to a qualified Buyer and SBA loan was not an option, will you be willing to finance a portion of the asking price?
Return On Investment
Prior to getting a formal appraisal of your business, what are your expectations in pricing your business relating to it's annual "Seller's Discretionary Earnings"?
Transfer of Business
Does the business need a special trade license by TDLR another State or Federal agency? How long will it typically take to transfer ownership and for the new owner to get permits?
Owner Time
How much time does the Owner of this business spend physically every week running the business?
Inventory
Does the business carry inventory for day to day operations?
Branding
Is the business branded with the current owner's name? (For example: Bill Smith Pest Control)
Website
Does the business have a functional and dynamic website?
Barrier of Entry
How easy is it for a new competitor to set up shop and take market share from your business?
Automation
How efficient is your business in implementing technological tools for operations (P.O.S, inventory tracking, systems)
Manuals and Handbooks
How well documented and updated are your employee training manuals, employment contracts, non disclosure/non compete agreements, workplace safety rules, operation instructions etc.?
Contact Information
Would you like us to follow up for a free, confidential discussion to review your score?
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