Our services are: Sales of small to mid-size of privately held businesses Business Valuations Joint Ventures & Mergers Buyer-Commissioned Searches Acquisitions

MEETING THE SELLER'S NEEDS

These following elements must exist for a successful business sale:

CONFIDENTIALITY

Sound working relationship with employees, customers, suppliers and bankers are important factors to a company. Don Rice & Associates will maintain confidentiality and has procedures to ensure confidentilaity throughout the business sales process.

MARKETING

We will advertise your business in the most effective manner(s). Our extensive database of buyers who have contacted us for specific types of businesses will enhance the chances of finding the right buyer(s) for your business.

SCREENING PROSPECTS

Don Rice & Associates carefully screens the potential buyer(s) to ensure a "good fit" for your business. The potential buyer(s) must have the proper knowlege and funding to be successful.



MEETING THE BUYER'S NEEDS

Business buyers have a different set of needs. Don Rice & Associates Business Brokers understand this and work toward meeting your needs. Although we are normally hired by and work for the seller, we must deal honestly and fairly with the buyer(s). Confidence must be established between buyer and seller. Most buyers are first-time buyers and as such must be educated on how small businesses operate.

Don Rice & Associates works hard to develop this relationship with each potential buyer. We meet with the buyer(s) to ensure they understand the process and are a good "fit" for a particular business.