Buy smart. Sell ready.

Whether you're acquiring a business or preparing to sell yours, we help you get ready, find the right fit and protect value through the transition.

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Every engagement starts with a 30-minute call to understand where you are and where you're headed.

Sound familiar?

You don't have to figure it out alone.

You'd like to sell in the next few years, but the business still runs on you.
You're not sure what your business is worth, or what would make it worth more.
You want to grow by acquisition but don't know where to start.
You bought a business and the integration is harder than expected.

What we do

Concrete work. Real progress.

For sellers

Exit readiness assessment: what buyers will look for and where you stand
Value-building plan: reduce owner dependence, clean up financials, document operations
Positioning, deal materials and buyer outreach strategy
Coordination with your broker, attorney and CPA through the process

For buyers

Acquisition criteria and target search strategy
Operational due diligence beyond the financials
Deal structure and financing strategy (see Funding Strategy)
A 100-day integration plan to protect what you just bought

How it works

A clear path forward.

Assess.
Where you are today, and your goals, timeline and deal-breakers.
Prepare.
Build value as a seller, or build criteria and a pipeline as a buyer.
Execute.
Support through outreach, diligence and negotiation alongside your advisors.
Transition.
Integration or handoff planning so value doesn't leak after closing.

Who it's for

The right support for your stage.

Owners planning an exit in the next one to five years, and owners or investors looking to grow through acquisition.

Why Vernare for Acquisition Strategy

An operator's perspective.

Vernare was founded by Jessie Yankee, who has built and scaled her own businesses and coached hundreds of small business owners. She spent nearly a decade leading national programs in the Women's Business Center network, most recently as Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations at AWBC. We bring an operator's perspective, not a slide deck.

FAQ

Good questions. Straight answers.

Are you a business broker?

No. We work alongside your broker, attorney and CPA on readiness, strategy and operations, and we can refer you to trusted partners.

How early should I start preparing to sell?

Ideally two to three years out. That gives you time to build value buyers will pay for.

Do you help with financing an acquisition?

Yes. See our Funding Strategy page for SBA, bank and investor options.

Let's talk about your next stage.