Sell My Business in Ohio

Our business brokers can help you sell your business in Ohio with results-driven exit strategies that are focused on results, not fees. At Smith Holland Advisors, our Ohio business brokers focus exclusively on sell-side representation and we help business owners navigate the complex process to sell a business in Ohio. From Cleveland to Cincinnati, our business brokers in Ohio cover the entire Buckeye state and we can help secure the best value for your business by working with both local and international buyers to drive superior transaction value. With offices in Chicago, Dallas, London and Houston, our M&A firm has a global reach that combines local Ohio market expertise with an international network of buyers to create the right conditions for a competitive bidding environment among buyers. While it’s always a good decision to work with an Ohio business broker that covers the entire state, our M&A advisors have the global footprint needed to effectively communicate your company’s value story by targeting both local and international buyers with the right message. 

 

 

Ohio Middle Market Mergers and Acquisitions

Ohio continues to be one of the largest markets within the Midwest for mergers and acquisitions activity across many different industries. With the 7th largest economy in the United States, Ohio has continued to climb the ranks for being one of the most business-friendly states in the country. With lower corporate tax rates, a competitive labor market, world-class universities and most importantly, Ohio State Buckeyes Football, middle market companies in Ohio continue to benefit from a strong demand for targeted acquisitions in the Midwest. And with increased venture capital investment into innovative companies in Ohio recently crossing the one-billion-dollar mark, there has never been a better time to sell a business in the Buckeye state. Managing expectations is the key to effectively selling a business and while the process doesn’t happen overnight, our business brokers in Ohio work with a global network of buyers to help accelerate the process since there will always be a limited number of buyers within your local market. Smith Holland Advisors has sold businesses all throughout the United States and with our exclusive focus on sell-side only representation, our Ohio business brokers have the local market experience needed to help you protect shareholder value when it comes time to sell your business.

 

 

Serious About Selling Your Business in Ohio? Let’s talk.

Selling a business is not easy. It’s a long, complicated process that is inherently riskier on the sell-side of the deal and working with the right business broker in Ohio can make all the difference. And while the process to sell your business can be very unpredictable, our Ohio M&A advisors fully understand the position you are in because all members of the Smith Holland team have also personally started, operated and sold businesses of our own. We know how stressful the process can be, which is why our Ohio business brokers take a different approach to help clients plan and execute exit strategies that are designed to maximize shareholder value. The final sale price is definitely important, but selling to the right buyer is equally as important and the Smith Holland deal team fully understands that trust between the buyer and seller is really what gets deals closed. Our goal is to make the process to sell your business as painless as possible and while other business brokers focus on a “post it and forget it” approach to finding buyers, we get results faster by using industry-specific exit strategies that target the right acquisitions candidates with the right message.

 

Smith Holland Advisors M&A Process:

 

1. Business Valuation & Exit Strategy Consultation

2. Company Prospectus & Teaser Preparation

3. Marketing & Targeted Buyer Outreach

4. Buyer Questions Review & Screening

5. Buyer & Seller Conference Call

6. Purchase Offer & Deal Structure Negotiations

7. Due Diligence Phase & Purchase Agreement Draft

8. Closing & Asset Handover

 

Our M&A advisors can help you sell your business in Ohio with absolute confidentiality and discretion. Every buyer that we work with is required to sign a new Non-Disclosure Agreement before we provide them with any key details that could reveal the identity of your business. It’s not good for your customers, your employees or your business if it’s general public knowledge that the business is for sale and we take extra precautions to ensure we protect the identity of your business while screening potential buyers. And with over 30 years of combined experience representing all types of businesses on the sell-side of the transaction, our Ohio business brokers can help you plan and execute precise exit strategies across many different industries including:

 

Automotive M&A

Business Services M&A

Consumer Retail M&A

Construction M&A

Distribution M&A

Financial Services M&A

Healthcare M&A

Travel & Leisure M&A

Manufacturing M&A

Food & Beverage M&A

Technology M&A

Transportation & Logistics M&A

 

 

Schedule a Call to Discuss How Much Your Business is Worth

If you would like to learn more about the process to sell your business in Ohio, please complete your business evaluation form to get your free valuation report. We will give you a call to discuss your business further, including the approximate valuation for what the company is worth in today’s market. All information you submit will be kept completely confidential and is only seen by the firm’s managing partners. At Smith Holland Advisors, we always put results before fees and our sell-side M&A services are 100% performance-based.

 

Our M&A advisors will help you understand the different exit strategies that make sense for your business and your financial goals, which include finding the right balance between wanting to sell quickly and making sure we sell for maximum value. While our advisors always aim to sell your business for the best price possible, asking price will always be the main factor that controls the speed of the transaction. All exit strategies are built around your goals and we will guide you through the entire process to ensure full transparency. Smith Holland is a full-service M&A advisory firm that specializes in sell-side representation for high-quality middle market companies and we handle the entire process from start to finish. Sell your business with confidence with experienced Ohio business brokers that always put your best interests above everything else.