Buying a Business

Buying a business may be one of the most terrifying and important events of your life. The success of this transaction will be directly related to the skill used in determining the target company's value, finding the best terms and cash flow for your investment dollar, and facilitating a timely closing. We offer targeted business acquisition search and other services to individuals and private companies interested in acquiring a business.

The Milford Network only represents businesses that are based on sound investment parameters. Before a business is listed for buyer review, a thorough analysis of three to five years of company tax returns and financials statements is conducted. In addition, all sellers are required to complete a business operation questionnaire, which covers topics such as staffing, productions, competition, etc. All of the business information is then compiled into a complete marketing package for a qualified buyer to review.

For entrepreneurs considering the acquisition of a company, The Milford Network provides the following services:

Debt Financing – Facilitating transactions in a broad range of corporate finance activities. We assist buyers in acquiring funds for a business acquisition through local banks, SBA agencies, private investors and / or alterative funding methods.
Buyer negotiations – Buyers retain The Milford Network to represent them in negotiations of a business transfer. We represent them in the following areas:
- Determining the value of a business
- Generating an offer
- Negotiating the price and terms if offer is not accepted
- Due Diligence
- Closing the transaction
Targeted Business Acquisition Searches – Acting as a "buyer intermediary" to aid in identifying potential acquisition or merger candidates. Performing a targeted marketing search defined by the acquiring firm or buyer.

If you are seriously thinking about buying a business, you owe it to yourself to meet with us to understand what we can do for you, and how to maximize what you can buy for your investment dollar.

If you want to pursue one of our Business Listings or simply think you want to consider buying a business, please complete this Buyer Profile. We will review your request and contact you shortly.

Please Contact Us if you have other questions about buying a business.