You know what your business is worth. Now let our team of experts help you maximize that value, prepare for sale, or successfully close your transaction.
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Move beyond the app's estimate with comprehensive professional valuations and strategic guidance to maximize your business value.
Professional Business Valuation: Comprehensive certified valuation reports accepted by lenders, buyers, and courts
Exit Strategy Planning: Multi-year roadmap with specific milestones to maximize value before sale
Business Optimization Consulting: Identify and eliminate value-detractors that reduce your selling price
Annual Valuation Updates: Track your progress and company value growth year-over-year
Benchmark Reports: Compare your performance and valuation to industry peers
Business owners planning an exit within 1-5 years, those considering offers, or anyone wanting to understand their growth trajectory.
Plan your exit strategically with a customized roadmap that maximizes value, minimizes taxes, and ensures smooth transition.
Exit Strategy Development: Comprehensive plan aligned with your financial and personal goals
Value Enhancement Programs: Specific initiatives to increase enterprise value before sale
Transition Planning: Structure ownership transfer for business continuity
Timeline Development: Realistic milestones and action items to keep you on track
Team Building: Strengthen management team to reduce owner dependency
Exit Readiness Assessment: Identify gaps that could derail or devalue a future sale
Business owners 2-5 years from exit, family businesses planning succession, or owners wanting to maximize value.
Prepare bulletproof financials that maximize your valuation and minimize your tax burden on sale proceeds.
Tax Planning for Exit: Strategic planning to minimize capital gains and maximize after-tax proceeds
Financial Restatement Services: Clean up and recast financials to present true business performance
Quality of Earnings Reports: Third-party validation that builds buyer confidence
Accounting Services: Ongoing bookkeeping and financial statement preparation
Add-Back Analysis: Identify and document owner expenses to show true profitability
Financial Systems Assessment: Ensure accounting practices meet buyer/lender standards
Businesses with messy books, significant owner expenses, or complex financial situations requiring cleanup.
Prepare bulletproof financials that maximize your valuation and minimize your tax burden on sale proceeds.
Entity Structuring Optimization: Ensure your corporate structure maximizes tax efficiency and sale readiness
Legal Document Review & Audit: Examine contracts, leases, employee agreements, and IP protection
Compliance Assessment: Identify regulatory issues that could derail transactions or reduce value
Contract Cleanup: Address problematic agreements before they become deal-killers
Intellectual Property Protection: Ensure trademarks, patents, and proprietary processes are protected
Employment Agreement Review: Verify proper documentation for all employees and contractors
Businesses preparing for sale, those with complex contracts or IP, or companies that have grown without proper legal infrastructure.
Get ahead of due diligence by organizing, vetting, and preparing all documentation buyers will request—reducing delays and maintaining negotiating leverage.
Due Diligence Checklist Creation: Comprehensive list of everything buyers will request
Document Organization & Data Room Setup: Secure digital repository with all critical documents
Red Flag Identification & Resolution: Find and fix issues before buyers discover them
Management Interview Preparation: Coach your team on handling buyer questions
Reference Preparation: Ensure customers, vendors, and partners are ready for buyer calls
Process Documentation: Create SOPs and operational documentation that show business sustainability
Business owners 6-12 months from listing who want to expedite the sale process and maintain a strong negotiating position.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or experienced investor, we help you identify opportunities, assess value, and close acquisitions successfully.
Deal Flow Access: Exclusive off-market opportunities before public listing
Business Evaluation Services: Independent valuation and assessment of acquisition targets
Financing Assistance: Connect with SBA lenders and alternative financing sources
Acquisition Strategy: Develop criteria and search parameters aligned with your goals
Negotiation Support: Experienced advisors ensuring you get fair terms and price
Post-Acquisition Integration: Transition support to ensure successful ownership transfer
Entrepreneurs seeking to acquire their first business, serial entrepreneurs building portfolios, or investors seeking cash-flowing assets.
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Free Assessment
Book a complimentary 15-minute call where we learn about your situation, goals, and timeline. No sales pressure—just honest guidance on which services fit your needs.
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Tailored Proposal
Receive a clear proposal outlining recommended services, deliverables, timeline, and transparent pricing. You decide what makes sense for you.
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Expert Execution
Work directly with seasoned M&A professionals who've facilitated hundreds of successful transactions. We handle the complexity so you can focus on running your business.
Whether services are handled in-house or by our vetted partners, you work with one dedicated point of contact who ensures seamless coordination and alignment from valuation through closing.
Our deep understanding of SBA lending standards means faster approvals and fewer financing complications for your buyers.
No hidden fees or surprise charges. You know exactly what you're paying and what you're getting before we start.
Access buyers, lenders, and specialists across all 50 states, dramatically expanding your pool of qualified purchasers.
With over $500M in facilitated transactions, we've seen every scenario and know how to navigate challenges successfully.
We are here to see you win! From start to finish, your success is our goal and our focus, and we do it by aligning interests and expectations.
"ValuMate AI's exit planning service helped us increase our business value by nearly 50% over two years before selling."
The Challenge
Regional manufacturing business with strong revenue but low margins and heavy owner involvement. Initial app valuation: $1.9M
Our Approach
Developed 2-year value enhancement plan, implemented operational improvements, built management team, cleaned up financials, and positioned business to pre-qualified buyers.
The Result
Sold for $2.8M (47% above initial valuation) with smooth transition and minimal owner involvement in due diligence
Absolutely pick and choose! Many clients start with a single service like professional valuation or exit planning, then add others as needs evolve. During your free assessment, we'll recommend what makes sense for your specific situation—no pressure to bundle.
Timeline varies by service. Professional valuations take 2-3 weeks, exit strategy development takes 4-6 weeks, and full business sales typically close in 6-12 months. We'll provide specific timelines during your consultation.
We can help with that too! Our broker services can take your business to market immediately. However, we'll be honest about whether quick preparation steps could increase your sale price enough to justify a short delay.
We work on success-based commission, typically 8-12% depending on transaction size and complexity. We only get paid when you successfully close, aligning our incentives completely with yours.
Yes! In fact, that's often the ideal time to engage us. The earlier you start planning, the more opportunity we have to maximize your business value. Exit planning and value optimization services are perfect for business owners 2-5 years from exit.
In your complimentary consultation, we will:
Review your current situation and goals
Discuss your app valuation results
Identify potential value gaps or opportunities
Recommend specific services that fit your needs
Answer all your questions honestly
Provide transparent pricing if you want to move forward

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