Successfully selling your business

Planning to sell your business? Good preparation is key! Selling a business is a complex and demanding process, but can also be an important milestone, provided you get the right guidance.

Business sale

You may be asking yourself some of the following questions:

What does a business sale process look like? And how do I find the right buyer?
When is the right time to sell? Now, or in a few years?
Is my business actually ready to be sold?
Could I or do I want to remain involved after the sale, and in what capacity?
How can I ensure the planned sale doesn’t create unrest within my organisation?
What is my business worth?

These are all crucial questions, and we're happy to explore them with you. Our goal is always the same: to help you achieve the best possible outcome.

Our advisors

Annemarie Schulenburg Partner

Jeroen Martens Senior corporate finance advisor

Theo de Cock Adviseur

Prudence & expertise

Selling your business is a major milestone. You want to be confident that everything is handled properly and that you’re maximising value. We specialise in connecting the right parties, valuing businesses, managing the sale process, and leading negotiations. We can also support you with:

Pre-exit planning or private equity participation
Management Buy-Ins (MBI) and Management Buy-Outs (MBO)

Years of experience

Giving you peace of mind, security and confidence.

Personal & involved

We'll explore the opportunities available to you together.

Wide network

Quickly discuss challenging issues with a subject matter expert.

Big picture

Negotiations are about much more than just the price. Throughout the entire process, we'll safeguard your personal goals. We understand that achieving the highest price is important, but equally, you may want to ensure that the sale doesn’t negatively impact your staff, client and vendor relationships, or the core values of your business.

We take a personal and proactive approach, breaking down complex issues into practical solutions with the aim of delivering the best possible result. Together, we’ll sit down to map out your wishes and begin the preparations for a successful sale or transfer.

Family business?

Passion. Commitment. Determination. These are the pillars of many successful businesses. When your company is also a family business, or your family has a close interest in the business, the stakes can be even higher. Personal and business matters often overlap, and decisions that seem rational on paper can take on a more emotional dimension in practice.

So how do you balance those interests? What needs to be documented or arranged to prevent future conflict? At de Jong & Laan, our corporate finance advisers work closely with our experienced family business advisors to help guide you.

Questions?

Do you have any questions, or would you like to explore how we can work together? Feel free to get in touch. We’d be happy to discuss your options.

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The three stages of a successful sale

The time may come when you decide: “I want to sell my business.” It’s a major decision, and one you shouldn't take lightly. Selling your business is a complex and demanding process. In this whitepaper, we'll explain what steps to take to successfully sell your business.