ALOHA ASSOCIATES
Business Brokers
Seller Services:
Whether your business is large or small, selling a business is a complex process requiring a blend of financial, legal and
marketing skills.  Our past and current experiences as attorneys, CPAs, business valuators and business brokers make us
uniquely qualified to be your business broker.  The following is a brief description of the process and our services:

Step 1: Initial meeting

    We will meet with you either in person or on the telephone to learn about your business and gather information needed to
    prepare the business value analysis and business profile.

Step 2: Prepare a business value analysis and business profile

    Based on financial documents such as tax returns and financial statements and our discussions with you, we will analyze
    your business utilizing a variety of business valuation methods and determine a value range for your business.  From this
    value range a listing price for the business will be established.

    Based on information gather from you, we will also prepare a business profile which describes your business in detail and
    provides potential buyers with enough information to determine whether to proceed.

Step 3: Marketing your business

    We will market your business in several venues which may include listing on various websites, direct marketing to potential
    parties of interest, presenting the business profile to known buyers and advertising.

Step 4: Screening potential buyers

    Once contacted by a potential buyer, we will screen candidates for financial ability to purchase, competency to assume the
    business and compatibility with the owner.  Potential buyers will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.

Step 5: Site Visit

    During the site visit by qualified potential buyers, the owner will inform the buyer about the business and we will handle
    discussions regarding the sale.

Step 6: Negotiations

    We will act as your agent during the negotiation process and advise you in negotiating terms of the sale.  We have
    negotiated many contracts as attorneys and as brokers and can draw on a wealth of experience.

Step 7: Interaction with other professionals on your team

    Prior to signing a contract you should consult with your attorney and CPA regarding various legal and tax issues.  At your
    request we will interact with your professionals to keep them informed of the deal terms and discuss potential issues.

Step 8: Draft sales contract and other legal documents

    As experienced attorneys we will prepare draft sales contracts, promissory notes, security agreements, leases and other
    legal documents needed for the sale.  By providing your attorney with draft documents to review rather than create, we save
    you a significant amount in professional fees.

Step 9: Oversee the due diligence process

    During the due diligence process the buyer will request information and documents, revisit the business and closely
    scrutinize the business.  We will interact with the buyer as much as possible to minimize intrusion into your business.

Step 10: Closing Process and Getting Paid!

    We will oversee the closing process including finalizing agreements, ensuring funds are placed in escrow, working with
    escrow to obtain the necessary government releases and managing the transfer of assets.