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
Clients
Articles
Why buy an existing business?
One of my first posts at the New York Times was titled “Buying a Business Instead of Starting One.” I illustrated the reasons for buying an existing business by telling the story of a business owner named Sam. At the end of the post, Sam is revealed to be none other than Sam Walton — founder of Walmart Stores, Inc. — who bought a Ben Franklin variety store in 1945 and turned it into the world’s largest retailer.
The story behind Barbara Taylor’s New York Times gig
When I first meet with business owners they have many of the same questions. How long will it take to sell my business? What is it worth? How will you find a buyer? But after all the initial concerns have been addressed, I invariably get asked one more question: So, how did you get the New York Times gig?