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Your Partner in Business Exits

Empowering Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Business Sales

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Valuation - Do You Know What Your Business is Worth?

A professional valuation is critical knowledge that will allow you to make decisions through the lens of value creation. Even if you're not sure the time is right to sell, knowing and understanding your company's value is the first step towards value creation. We recommend doing this early so you have time to prepare. We have years of experience valuing small businesses and as professional business brokers we know what buyers are looking for. We use data driven techniques to ensure consistent and accurate pricing. Please reach out if you would like us to perform a valuation on your business.

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Powerful Marketing - Broad Reach and a Private Network

When you list with Lighthouse you get more exposure. We go above and beyond with top tier ads on all listing sites, digital marketing campaigns, targeted direct outreach, and announcements to our private buyer list. Our proven marketing techniques greatly increase the odds of a successful sale and a higher sale price. We follow up on all inquiries promptly and screen buyers to make sure we are respecting the seller's time. We do not share any business specific information until a buyer has signed an NDA and been pre-screened.

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Proven Selling Process - Refined Every Step of the Way

Our proven selling process has resulted in many successful closings. From the initial meeting to the closing table, we use best practices to ensure we're respecting your time and presenting the business correctly. Over the years we've learned what works and what doesn't. We are constantly evolving and refining, but we know the process works and we will guide you every step of the way. Selling a business is a very important decision. Our proven process ensures you will get the results you deserve.

100% Dedicated

To Client Satisfaction

Lighthouse Business Brokers takes client satisfaction seriously. We are dedicated to maintaining confidentiality, providing timely communication, delivering on our promises, and working diligently towards achieving results.

Professional Business Brokers

We Sell Businesses

Experienced. Ethical. Results Orientated.

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Professional Business Brokers

We Sell Businesses

Experienced. Ethical. Results Orientated.

Chicago, Illinois

Our office is located in Chicago, IL and we focus on listing in Chicago and the surrounding area. We do occasionally list in other states and we provide valuation and advisory services all over the country.

Custom Tailored Exits

Designed to Maximize Overall Value

Our Experienced Business Brokers Will Guide You Step-by-Step
Through the Entire Sales Process

It all starts with a valuation. We have years of experience and use software to perform a detailed analysis of your business and provide you with a accurate valuation.

If you decide to move forward the next step is to complete a formal listing agreement that details the terms of our engagement.

We conduct an interview designed to highlight key selling points of your business. Then our team gets to work on the CIM (Confidential Information Memorandum). The CIM is designed to showcase your business and provide detailed information that buyer's will need to make an informed decision. We get a lot of complements on our CIM's.

Once the CIM is approved we are ready to list. Our marketing is optimized to target real buyers that are actively searching for a business. An NDA is required before any business specific information is shared. We take steps to ensure confidentiality.

Once serious buyers are identified we will coordinate introductions and tours. We are mindful of your time and careful about confidentiality.

When offers come in we thoroughly review and present them in a timely manner. We will keep you informed and advise you on all of your options so you can make the best possible decisions.

We will facilitate a professional negotiation, ensuring both the buyer and seller are aligned when we come to terms.

We will help coordinate an efficient, transparent, and orderly due diligence.

The buyer typically presents the purchase agreement 2-4 weeks after coming to terms on the LOI. We make a point to always read and provide feedback on the purchase agreement. It is essential that a qualified attorney reviews all legally binding agreements.

We help prepare and coordinate with all parties to make sure the closing goes smoothly. This is where the hard work pays off and the attention shifts to transitioning the buyer to continue operating the business successfully. This is the finish line!

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Do You Have A Plan?

It All Starts With A Valuation

Do you know what your business is worth?

Even if you don’t currently plan on selling, running a business with a VALUE CREATION MINDSET allows you to focus your time and money on initiatives that will have a major impact on both the valuation and marketability of the business when it is time for an exit. A business that commands a higher value is inherently a more robust and efficient business. We can provide a current valuation and then advise you on specific actions that can be taken to increase your company’s value. We have helped business owners add significant value to their businesses, resulting in faster transactions and higher sales prices.

Please contact us to discuss our Valuation and Advisory Services in more detail.

How Much

Is Your Business Worth?

Reach out and let's find out.