Captex Business Group

4515 Menchaca Rd Austin, TX 78745

+15126266470

9am - 5pm CST

Let's make your dreams of business ownership a reality!

Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand, let us help you find exactly what you need to grow your business!

We will work diligently to ensure the space captures everything on your "wish list" and is aligned with your current property value from your market analysis!

Want to purchase a business? We've got you covered! Let us help make sure that the business you are interested in hits all the right marks!

Experienced Business Broker

Communication between buyer & seller

Streamlined Buying Process

Market Analysis For Current Property Values

Next Steps

Find A Business

Evaluation And Research

Make An Offer

Due Diligence

Secure Financing And Close The Deal

Once you have decided that you want to become a business owner, you need to find a business that will work for you. Working with a business broker can help you find a business that suits your financial budget and business dreams.

Did you know? 90% of people looking to purchase a business outside the industry they originally wanted?! That is thanks to the dedicated and diligent business brokers who connect buyers with the right business!

Now that you have a business in mind, your next step is to research everything you can about them. You will want to do a business valuation to ensure that you aren't being "over sold." We will perform a market analysis to compare the price to similar businesses.

After you've drafted a reasonable offer with your business broker, you will submit that offer to the seller. There may be some negotiation in terms of pricing and other logistics, but if you can agree to an offer and sign a Letter of Intent (LOI)!

If you cannot agree on an offer, it might be in your best interest to move onto another prospective business. You don't want to stray far from your original offer and terms.

Now that your LOI is signed you will start the due diligence process. During your initial research you got a basic overview of the business, but now you will dig deeper and get information not available until after an LOI has been drafted. We suggest you look for the following during the due diligence process:

Organizational documents for the business (e.g. incorporation docs, certificates of good standing, business licenses, etc.)
Previous 3 years of business tax returns
Current year income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
Revenue broken out by customer for the last 3 years
Information on existing business debt
Customer lists with proprietary information blocked out as necessary
Existing contracts—can these be assigned to the new owner?
Commercial lease or other property documents
Rent rolls if the property has tenants
Uniform franchise disclosure document (if the business is a franchise)
Employee and manager information
Marketing and advertising materials
Legal records for pending litigation, if any

It is important to note, if the business is hesitant to relinquish any of this information, you should consult with your broker and consider moving to another option.

It's now time to secure your financing! This is normally completed with a combination of loans and equity. You'll want to start this process when you figure out your budget and work through the agreement with the seller. This step just secures the financing and allows you to close the transaction.

Now that all your "ducks are in a row" you can move on to the closing phase and get the keys to your business! As long as everything checks out with your due diligence and financing you can draft a purchase agreement and finalize the closure!

You'll then need to get insurances, licenses and certifications in your name to continue running the business. Your business broker can help you to ensure a smooth transition!

Niches

Hotels
Restaurants
Day Spas
Autoshops
Retail Businesses
Flower Shops

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I work with a business broker?

Partnering with a professional business broker can be beneficial in many ways. Searching for a business to buy can be daunting and overwhelming. A business broker can help find you a business that suits your needs! Many times, they will show you businesses that you may not have thought of or knew were available. Did you know? Approximately 90% of those who buy businesses purchase one that was outside of their original idea?. Business brokers can offer you a wide variety of businesses to look at and consider.

Because of their knowledge and experience, business brokers are an excellent source of information about small business and the business buying process. They can advise you about the current trends, pricing and local insights that are beneficial when looking at what type of business to buy.

Your business broker will take care of all the details from start to finish and will act as a trusted advisor and consultant every step of the way.

What are the advantages of buying a business?

Infrastructure
Already Established Brand
Established Supply Chain
Greater Chance Of Success
Better Financing Options
Flexibility In Negotiating
Financial History
Proven Products & Services
Established Customer Base
Trained Employees Who Understand The Business

What happens after I find a business I want to buy?

Finding a business you like is the difficult part; working with a business broker to purchase the business can be a breeze if partnering with the right broker!

Once you find a business you like, it's all about the research and negotiation. You and your broker will work out an appropriate offer to send to the seller and if you can agree on price and terms, you move onto due diligence and review the business further.

Due diligence involves:

Business licenses and permits
Organizational paperwork
Environmental inspections
Contracts and leases
Status of inventory, equipment, furniture, and real estate
Past financials and supporting documents like bank statements.
Lien search
Non-Compete Agreements or Anti-Solicitation Agreements to protect your purchase

After that is completed, you are able to move to the closing and then the keys to the business are handed off to you!

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