Promotional Products
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
214 & 4 offers
90
The Challenge
The business had an internal manager interested in buying the business. We advised the owner not to rely on a single internal offer and instead take the opportunity to go to market through our full buyer network and marketing channels to confirm true market value. We wanted any buyer to know there were competing offers.
The Strategy
By running a structured process and generating multiple qualified buyers, we created competitive tension and secured strong competing offers—ultimately ensuring the owner received a fair price, regardless of whether the internal manager proceeded.
The Result
4 competitive offers came in. The marketing campaign attracted multiple qualified buyers and produced competing offers. That competitive environment strengthened the owner’s position and resulted in a fair, market-tested outcome. We always want to have multiple offers for any business we sell and do not give any one buyer an exclusivity clause which forces us to take the business off the market while they compete due diligence.
Customer Testimonial
Selling my business with Venture Business Solutions was a genuinely positive experience. From the beginning, they took the time to really understand my business and provided a thorough, well-thought-out valuation that set realistic expectations.
They brought forward multiple offers and carefully screened potential buyers, which saved me a lot of time and stress. I never felt rushed or left in the dark — they walked me through every step, explained my options clearly, and were always available when questions came up.
In the end, we reached a fair deal and I felt confident throughout the entire process. I would absolutely work with them again and would recommend them to anyone thinking about selling their business.