Your Trades Business May Be Worth MillionsMore Than You Think.
The question isn't whether you can sell it. It's whether the right buyers will pay what it's actually worth.
The biggest risk isn't waiting to sell. It's discovering your business wasn't worth what you thought when it mattered most.
Most owners spend years growing profits while overlooking the variables that determine enterprise value. Sophisticated buyers don't purchase history. They purchase:
The earlier you understand how buyers evaluate your company, the more options you'll have.
Whether an exit is on the horizon or years away, now is the right tome to prepare yourself for a successful transition into your next chapter while enabling your business, and your people, to thrive without you.
In 30 minutes, we'll determine: 1. Whether your business is likely to command premium multiples 2. The three biggest value killers buyers will immediately identify 3. Whether now is the right time, or if waiting creates more value 4. The most probable buyer profile 5. What your next strategic move should be
Meet a Senior Intermediary from one of North America's top-performing M&A advisory firms and leave with a clearer understanding of your company's value, timing, risks, and the actions that can strengthen your negotiating position, even if selling isn't on your immediate horizon.
100% confidential. Your information is never shared.
What You Can Expect
Most owners leave 20 – 40% of value on the table.
Selling a business is the most important financial event of your life. Don't guess. Don't settle. Work with intermediaries who fight for every dollar your life's work has earned.
Maximum Valuation
Strategic positioning, multiple qualified buyers, and a competitive process designed to drive your price up.
Total Confidentiality
Your employees, customers, and competitors never need to know. Our process is airtight from inquiry to close.
Guaranteed Results
We only succeed when you do. Our incentives are perfectly aligned with the outcome you deserve.
Gateway operates in the top .5% of the 8,800 professionals in North America.
That means when you work with us, you're not hoping for a result, you're working with the team that has proven they deliver them.
The 4 requirements of every successful sale
Prepared & Clear
Business owners become properly prepared, emotionally ready, and obtain absolute clarity on the process ahead.
Defensible Valuation
A defensible professional valuation is obtained, and aligns with the needs or wants of the owner.
Fact: We have never lost a sale because we were unsuccessful in arranging financing.
Tax-Efficient Structure
A tax-efficient sale structure so owners know their sale proceeds are truly maximized.
Fact: 80% of owners have an opportunity to become more efficient in their current process.
A Proven Process
Most importantly, owners connect with and follow a proven process that attracts, engages, and closes sales with qualified, motivated buyers.
Client Reviews
What owners say after working with us
“Tim and Jennifer were great throughout and assisted us through every step of selling our business like they truly cared. They are the best at what they do and I would recommend them to anyone!”
“Valuable insights and a seamless process. Transparency and efficiency helped me confirm they're a trusted partner in navigating the business transition process.”
“Tim and the team at Gateway were just what we needed when we were in the market to invest in a new business. They checked all of the boxes for a first time business investor like me.”
“Our experience in searching to buy a business in Nova Scotia showed us that you and your team are different from all other brokers. As a family we made the decision that we absolutely want to work with you.”
“Very professional and knowledgeable — the depth in understanding and explaining is a great asset to have on your team.”
“Thank you for taking us on! We feel lucky to have found your team because we couldn't have done this without you guys.”