For Business Owners Considering an Exit
Can I Sell My Business? Yes. Here’s What You Need to Know.
If you’re asking this question, you’re closer than you think. Most business owners overestimate how “ready” they need to be and underestimate how much their business is actually worth.
The Short Answer
If Your Business Makes Money, It Has Value. And Value Can Be Sold.
10M+
Boomer-owned businesses will change hands by 2030
75%
of business owners want to exit within 10 years
<33%
have any plan for how to do it
The biggest barrier to selling isn’t whether your business is “ready.” It’s that most owners don’t know where to start. The process feels overwhelming because nobody has shown them what it actually looks like.
Readiness Check
Six Signs You’re Ready to Sell
You don’t need all six. But if three or four resonate, you’re further along than most owners who successfully sell.
Your business is profitable
You have at least 2–3 years of consistent revenue and positive cash flow. Buyers want to see a track record, not a turnaround project.
It doesn’t depend entirely on you
You have employees, systems, or processes that keep the business running when you’re not there. Or you’re willing to stay on during a transition period.
You can explain the value
You know what makes your business worth buying — customer base, recurring revenue, market position, proprietary processes, or growth potential.
You know roughly what it’s worth
You have a general sense of your business’s value (or are ready to find out). Most small businesses sell for 2–4x Seller’s Discretionary Earnings.
You’re not in a crisis
The best time to sell is from a position of strength. If you’re selling because the business is failing, your options narrow significantly.
You’re emotionally ready (or getting there)
Selling a business you built is a major life transition. You don’t need to have it all figured out — but you need to be willing to start the conversation.
Let’s Be Honest
The Fears That Keep Owners From Starting
“I don’t know what my business is worth.”
That’s the first thing you figure out — not the last. A financial recast and valuation analysis takes days, not months. And knowing your number is empowering, whether you sell now or later.
“The process seems too complicated.”
It’s complex, but it’s not mysterious. There are seven steps, each with clear deliverables. A structured platform breaks it into manageable phases. You’ve managed harder things building your business.
“What if nobody wants to buy it?”
Businesses with consistent revenue and a clear value proposition attract buyers. The question isn’t whether buyers exist — it’s whether you present your business in a way that earns their confidence.
“I’m afraid of what happens after I sell.”
This is the most common unspoken fear. Your identity has been tied to this business for years. But selling isn’t an ending — it’s a transition. And having time to prepare (rather than being forced to sell) makes the emotional side much easier.
“I can’t afford a broker.”
You don’t need one. Built Equity gives you the same process structure for a flat fee of $5,950 instead of a six-figure commission. You keep the savings.
The Best Time to Prepare Is Before You’re Ready to Sell.
Even if you’re 6–12 months away from listing, the preparation work — recasting financials, building a CIM, understanding your valuation — makes your business stronger and your options clearer. And it’s valuable whether you sell this year or in five years.
Your First Step
Built Equity Makes the First Step Easy
A flat-fee platform that walks you through the entire sale process — from “can I sell?” to “closed.”
See your real numbers
The financial recast engine shows you your SDE and EBITDA — the numbers buyers actually care about. Many owners are surprised by how much their business is really worth.
Build a professional CIM
Answer a structured questionnaire and the platform creates your Confidential Information Memorandum — the document that turns interest into serious offers.
Control confidentiality
Blind teasers, automated NDAs, and gated access mean your employees, customers, and competitors never find out until you’re ready.
Find and screen buyers
Confidential listing, marketplace guidance, and a structured buyer qualification workflow that filters out tire-kickers.
Compare offers clearly
Side-by-side offer comparison, structured term sheets, and LOI templates so you evaluate deals on the metrics that matter.
Close with confidence
Due diligence vault, closing document assembly, and a clean handoff to your attorney. The structure carries you to the finish line.
Common Questions
Questions Owners Ask Before Taking the First Step
You Can Sell Your Business. Start Here.
The hardest part is deciding to start. Everything after that is a step-by-step process — and Built Equity walks you through every one.
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