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SELL YOUR BUSINESS

A Strategic Exit Starts With Understanding Your True Business Value

Whether you are preparing to sell today or planning for the future, the first step is understanding what your business is worth and what makes it valuable to the right buyer.

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ABR Brokerage provides confidential valuations and strategic guidance for business owners throughout New York, with specialized experience in regulated and service-based industries where industry knowledge and a customized approach can make a meaningful difference.

What Your Business May Be Worth

The value of your business is more than a revenue multiple. It is built through the people, relationships, operations, contracts, and unique characteristics that qualified buyers recognize.

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Children's Daycare Centers

Value may be influenced by licensed capacity, enrollment, waitlists, staffing stability, lease terms, location, and subsidy program participation.

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Non-Emergency Medical & School Bus Transportation

Key value drivers include active contracts, fleet condition, driver availability, trip volume, compliance history, and operational systems.

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Adult Day Care Centers

Buyers consider factors such as Medicaid census, reimbursement rates, regulatory standing, staffing, operational history, and established referral relationships.

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School Bus & Passenger Transportation

Buyers evaluate district contracts, renewal history, routes, fleet assets, facilities, regulatory requirements, and certified drivers.

We evaluate the factors that truly drive value, position your business effectively in the marketplace, and help identify a buyer who understands what you have built.

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Preparing Your Business for Sale

A successful transaction starts with preparation. The more organized your business information is, the better we can evaluate its value, identify opportunities, and position it for qualified buyers.

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While every business is unique, buyers typically want to understand:

Contracts & Relationships

  • Customer, referral, broker, municipal, or service agreements

  • Lease agreements and facility information

  • Vendor relationships and key operating partnerships​

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Industry-Specific Information

Depending on your business, buyers may also evaluate:

  • Childcare: Licensed capacity, enrollment, waitlists, staffing, and subsidy participation

  • Adult Day Care: Census, reimbursement information, regulatory standing, and referral relationships

  • Transportation: Contracts, routes, fleet details, driver qualifications, and maintenance records

Financial Performance

  • Three years of financial statements and tax returns

  • Current revenue, expenses, and profitability trends

  • Financial reports relevant to your business

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Operations & Compliance

  • Current licenses, permits, and inspection records

  • Regulatory documentation and compliance history

  • Staffing information and operational procedures

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Not everything needs to be perfectly organized before you begin. Part of our role is helping you identify what matters most, prepare your business for market, and guide you through the process.

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Understanding the Sale Timeline

Selling a business is a process, not an event. While every transaction is unique, most sales in regulated and service-based industries typically take 6 to 12 months from initial preparation through closing.

The timeline can be influenced by factors such as buyer financing, due diligence, licensing transfers, regulatory approvals, lease considerations, and the complexity of the business.
Businesses with organized financials, strong compliance, transferable contracts, and clear operational documentation are typically positioned for a smoother transaction.

The earlier you begin planning your exit, the more options you create and the better positioned you are to maximize your outcome.

The Questions You're Actually Wondering

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