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Selling/Buying a Business

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Some of the World's Top International Brands Trust VBS

When it's time to sell, brands like Crossfit, F45 Training Centres, Jiffy Lube to name just a few trust VBS.  

If they trust us with their brand - you can too!

​Welcome to VBS Group,  your trusted partner in the world of business sales. Whether you're looking to sell your business for the best possible value or seeking the perfect investment opportunity, we're here to make it happen.

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Our dedicated team specializes in connecting buyers with businesses, ensuring a seamless and successful transition of ownership. With years of experience in the industry, we've facilitated countless transactions, helping entrepreneurs and investors achieve their dreams.​​​​​​​​

​WHY CHOOSE VBS FOR BUYING OR SELLING A BUSINESS?

  • Expert Guidance: Our experienced advisors provide expert guidance throughout the entire process.

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  • Buyer Financing: VBS helps buyers get financing with as little as 5% down. Unique in the industry.

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  • Wide Network: We have a vast network of buyers and sellers, offering you a range of options. There are over 8000 buyers in our database from all over the world. 

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  • We market Internationally: Almost 50% of our buyers are outside the geographic area of the seller. 

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  • Tailored Solutions: We understand that every business is unique; our solutions are customized to your needs.

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  • Confidentiality: We prioritize confidentiality in all transactions.

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  • Proven Success: Our track record speaks for itself, with numerous successful business sales and acquisitions.

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  • Onboarding Meeting:  All of our clients are invited to this unrivalled presentation. This exclusive presentation is designed to give you inside information on the entire selling process -from valuation to close. 

HERE'S EVERYTHING VBS CLIENTS RECEIVE

If you are interested in any of our services individually, & would like to get exact pricing, please feel free to contact us.

✓ Stage 1-Getting Your House in Order: Expert valuation, marketing strategy & preparation of the seller's book & all marketing materials, purify the company to get capital gains exemption, "stage" the business - website, reviews & other items buyers will see, expert ad writing & posting on effective business for sale sites as well as access to our extensive buyers database & scripts for each buyer call, determine if an asset or share sale, get pre-approval for buyer financing from our lenders & finally attend our exclusive onboarding event where you learn everything from A to Z about our process.

Value of over $25,000 if purchased individually.

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✓ Stage 2-Marketing & Selling: Video production of business highlights, prepare strategy of likely buyer (individual, competitor, savvy investor or private equity investors), create automated follow up systems for all buyer leads, Return of Investment calculator for buyers, sample letter of intent for buyer use, prepare marketing update for our clients they receive weekly & fine tune call scripts. 4 call process to elicit an offer, post ads internationally as 45% of our buyers are outside the seller's location.

Value of over $7,000 if purchased individually.

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✓ Stage 3-Due Diligence: Sign back or ratify the Letter of Intent (LOI) If required, have Lawyer review, get buyer deposit asap, order buyer credit, background & credit report, begin loan underwriting (VBS exclusive), determine working capital formula & Vendor Takeback loan terms (VTB), & begin providing buyer with access to full financials, marketing, client list & other details. Retain CPA to assist with this if required. Get accurate receivables count, review transition timing and training period for new owner.

Value of over $10,000-$55,000 usually dependent on deal size & who buyer retains to due diligence.

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✓ Stage 4-Closing the Deal: Have Review Engagement Financials completed by CPA prior to final funding of loan, lawyer to review share/asset purchase agreement from buyer's lawyer, determine exact closing & funding date, where & how, finalize all other details to close, severance, consulting agreements, working capital, lease, bank accounts, etcetera. Finally, sign agreements/warranties & representations, deal funds.

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✓ Post Close: Tidy up any other parts of the deal such as receivables, closing old accounts, training details & timing, asset transfers of title etc.
 

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Questions for M&A Buyers 

  1. Does VBS help with financing?

  2. What percent of cash do I need to have down?

  3. Where are there opportunities to grow and improve operating performance of the business?

  4.  How do I plan for a successful Day 1?

  5. What does the transition period look like? 

  6. How long will it take to close a business once in due diligence? 

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Questions for M&A Sellers 

  1. How long will it take to sell?

  2. What is the value of my business?

  3. How will you find buyers? Are they internal or via marketing initiatives?

  4. What financials do I need to have prepared?

  5. What else do I need to do to be ready to sell?

  6. How do I know I will get the Capital Gains Exemption?

  7. Should it be a share sale or asset sale?

  8. Who prepares the marketing material?

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