The only thing harder than
starting your business
may be selling it.

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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!

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We Meet You Where You’re At

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Planning to Sell

Want to sell your business in the future? Let’s get a plan to maximize value.
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Ready To Sell

You’ve made the decision to sell your business. Learn more about the selling process.
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Valuation

We use practical, real-world experience to tell you how buyers will value your business.

The Steps We Take

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Meet

We start the conversation by getting to know more about you, your business
and your goals.

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Value

Our selling process starts with understanding the value and sellability of your business.
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Prepare

Whether your business needs a little prep work or a lot, we’ll help you get sale-ready.
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Sell

We take your business to market, find buyers, and guide you through the entire sale process.
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Meet

We start the conversation by getting to know more about you, your business
and your goals.

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Value

Our selling process starts with understanding the value and sellability of your business.
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Prepare

Whether your business needs a little prep work or a lot, we’ll help you get sale-ready.
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Sell

We take your business to market, find buyers, and guide you through the entire sale process.

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
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Why buy an existing business?

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

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?

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