The Complete Guide to Selling a Business in Northeast Florida
A Northeast Florida Owner’s Resource
The Complete Guide to Selling a Business in Northeast Florida
Everything an owner needs to know, from deciding whether to sell all the way to closing day, organized in one place.
Selling a business is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. I have pulled together the most useful articles I have written for owners in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and across Northeast Florida, grouped by where you are in the journey. Start wherever you are.
Should You Sell, and When?
Before anything else, get clear on whether now is the right time and what you are really planning for.
What Is Your Business Worth?
Understand how buyers value a business so you can price yours with confidence.
- How Much Is My Business Worth? A Florida Owner’s Guide
- How Is a Business Valued?
- What Is Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE)?
- What Is EBITDA and How Is It Used?
- What Multiple of Earnings Should I Sell For?
- What Is Recasting Financials?
- What Makes a Business Valuable?
- Key-Person Risk and Your Value
Preparing Your Business to Sell
The work you do before going to market has the biggest impact on your final price.
The Selling Process, Step by Step
What actually happens from listing to closing, and how to keep it confidential.
Deal Structure and Terms
The details that decide how much you actually keep and how you get paid.
Taxes and Life After the Sale
Keep more of your proceeds and plan for what comes next.
Choosing the Right Broker
How to pick an advisor who will protect your value and your confidentiality.
Ready to talk about your business?
Reading is a great start. The best next step is a free, confidential conversation about your specific situation. No pressure, no obligation.
Prefer to talk now? Call (904) 789-1276