The only thing harder than
starting your business
may be selling it.
90% of startups fail
80% of businesses for sale never sell
You beat the odds once
We’ll help you beat them again™
You’ve Built a Sucessful Business
Now it’s Time to Move On
How will you turn all those years of hard work into a successful sale — allowing you to cash out and confidently transition to the next chapter of your life?
We’ve been in your shoes. Allan Taylor & Co. was founded by entrepreneurs who know what it feels like to start, build and sell a successful business. We sold our own business in 2006 and have worked with hundreds of owners since then.
Whether you’re ready to start planning for a future sale — or ready to sell today — we’re here to help you beat the odds.
You only get one shot at selling your business. Let’s do it right!
We Meet You Where You’re At
Planning to Sell
Ready To Sell
Valuation
The Steps We Take
Meet
We start the conversation by getting to know more about you, your business
and your goals.
Value
Prepare
Sell
Meet
We start the conversation by getting to know more about you, your business
and your goals.
Value
Prepare
Sell
Testimonials
I had the pleasure of having Allan Taylor & Company on my team for three years. They led our efforts to define and evaluate all layers of my business. They helped me measure where we fell into each category, determining and planning what steps were …read more
Testimonials
Allan Taylor & Co. was instrumental in helping us grow our business from a small start-up to one of the top competitors in our area prior to selling. Chris and Barbara helped us see our business for what it was: An asset that provided a healthy ret …read more
Testimonials
Selling my business of 23 years was emotionally difficult for me, but Barbara and Chris patiently walked me through the process beginning to end. After I decided to sell, their professionalism, experience, and knowledge landed me multiple offers in suc …read more
Testimonials
We couldn’t have been more pleased with the professional manner, advice, and attention to detail that Allan Taylor offered us throughout the selling and post-sale process. We felt lucky to have found them!…read moreClients
Articles
How To Sell Something You Love
Selling something you love is difficult, but not impossible. Here are four things to keep in mind when you’re going through the process of selling your business — or anything that is dear to you.
3 Ways to Avoid Disappointment When Selling Your Business
A New York Times blogger writes about the sale of a business that ended in disaster. Despite all of the details provided, it’s hard to know exactly what went wrong and why. Regardless, it’s a great opportunity to try and learn from someone else’s experience and avoid repeating these three mistakes.
7 things to do before signing a Letter of Intent
If you have ever promised your child a treat in return for good behavior, you know all about negotiating leverage. When selling an attractive business, you also have leverage — but only up to the point where you sign a letter of intent (LOI). Here are seven things you can do — before you even put your business up for sale, and before signing an LOI — to minimize the chances of your deal dragging on for months and becoming watered down.
Free Advice For Selling Your Business
Get email updates with our latest tips and resources for valuing and selling your business.
Featured In...
