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We work with individual, corporate and institutional buyers. Our buyers range from aspiring first-time business owners to entrepreneurs with decades of business experience. When contacting our firm regarding a potential business opportunity, please understand that our process begins by establishing confidentiality and financial qualification.
Confidentiality is essential in the process of buying a strong, operating business. A business can be harmed if news of its pending sale is released prematurely. We require that all potential buyers sign a confidentiality agreement before we will release any information on a business beyond that available on public web sites.
We are also sensitive to your need for confidentiality as a potential buyer. We hold your information in the strictest confidence. We are careful to contact you only in an agreed manner that does not jeopardize your current employment.
Financial qualification is also necessary before we can release information on a business. We require that all buyers complete a buyer's profile form before we can move forward.
You may intend to include a partner in your plan. Should you be relying upon the financial strength of a partner, we require that this partner also execute the confidentiality agreement and complete the buyer's profile form. And, if your decision to move forward will ultimately be made in conjunction with a family member or partner, we strongly recommend that you actively involve this person from the beginning.
Forms for downloading:
Please fax the completed forms to us at: (802) 864-6220.
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First-time buyers often need significant support in their initial venture. If you are beginning to consider self-employment through business acquisition, we strongly encourage you to invest some time to understand the process and the realistic strength of your purchasing power.
The following resources may be helpful to you:
- The process of buying a small business is explained well in various articles posted on the national brokerage site BizQuest.com
- Business counseling is available locally in Vermont at no charge through two branches of the Small Business Administration:
- An initial discussion with a commercial lender can help you understand the range of financing that may be possible for a business acquisition.
Call us to begin your next business endeavor!