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A good business broker is vital in the sale of a business. A business broker acts on your behalf and can successfully guide and execute the sale of your business.

1. Marketing
Sunbelt marketing is second to NONE. We have the largest network in the world, with over 345 offices in the United States, 23 offices in California, and offices in Canada, London, Hong Kong, and Australia. Our network is massive. If you see a website that we aren't advertising on, please let us know and we will evaluate it immediately. Our office alone has sold over 130 businesses just in the last four years! We currently have 14 brokers in the office who speak several different languages.

2. Confidentiality
In the sale of a business, confidentiality is an absolute necessity. Our Business Brokers specialize in confidentiality. A large network is crucial in this capacity because many times it lets us sell the business within our network without ever needing to put the business on the market. Our Brokers make their living by keeping business sales confidential. A broker acts on your behalf allowing you to remain anonymous. This is particularly important if you do not wish your employees, banks or clients to find out prematurely that you are planning to sell. Employees may become worried about the security of their employment and clients may become concerned about quality and service. Using a broker ensures confidentiality.

3. Efficiency and Professionalism
A business broker has the experience to handle the sale of your business in an efficient and professional manner. They know the procedures, the forms required and the proper methodology to protect you during the sale process. An experienced business broker who has spent a number of years developing an understanding of the current market and acquisition process can be invaluable in helping you sell your business.

4. Confidential Business Review
A Business Profile and/or a Confidential Business Review are tools that a broker uses when promoting the sale of your business. A Business Profile is a single page marketing piece and its purpose is to present all the important details about your business, its basic financials, your facilities, your employees and an upbeat verbal description about your business. It is easy to read, in plain language. The elements of a Confidential Business Review are more detailed and similar to what you might find in a business plan that is prepared for a bank.

5. Qualified Buyers
Your broker and the other brokers in the brokerage will have thousands of buyers in queue which means your broker will be able to find those interested in purchasing a business like yours. These buyers are financially and operationally capable of buying your business. You want to make sure that those who are going to be looking over proprietary information about your business are capable of purchasing it and are seriously interested.

6. A Broker lets you Maintain a "Business as Usual" Mindset
Although typically it takes 6 - 8 months to sell your business, it can take up to a year. You will want to get the best price possible for your company, and that means your business has to continue to function as usual. Maintaining the status quo helps make sure that employees feel secure and don't contemplate leaving, and that clients know service and quality will be maintained. If a business is for sale, it is especially important to make sure that everything continues in the same efficient manner.