This was my experience with WarrenBDC

"You work your entire life building up a business that is your asset going into your golden years.  And yet, you are saddled with the overwhelm of how to navigate the sale part, or what it may take, or how to go about it. It's not the easiest topic to discuss with others, especially if they haven't gone through the process.  And how do you find the right buyer if your business is unique?

WarrenBDC was patient with my endless questions, and understood my challenges.  They helped me through the thought process and then the actual deal.  The trust was well earned and appreciated.  Looking forward to what lays ahead."

Sue Griffiths

'First Time Sellers'
Sell Your Business 4 More
Don’t Settle for Less, We Won't

We work closely with our 'first time business seller' clients to figure out personally and professionally what they want to do about selling or transitioning their company. 

Help them choose how to do it, where they want to be post sale, and work with them on how to get there. 

As for a selling price, sometimes there is a gap between need and reality. If so, we work with the Sellers to increase value before going to market. Within reason, need is met.

When the company and the Owner are ready, as consultants, we source qualified potential Buyers. Our job is to work for the Seller advising on the sale or transition.

Ideally the sale is for more than the company is valued at today and more than the Seller thought possible.
When You Go On A Business Selling Journey,
Take An Experienced Guide
It Will Take 3-5 Years To Exit Your Business
Better Get Started Now
Are These Thoughts Keeping You Up At Night?
  • Everybody is telling you it’s time to sell your company but they also say you need to get ready first.
  • You’ve never sold a business before.
  • You don’t know what you don’t know.
  • You feel overwhelmed.
  • You’re too busy running the company.
  • This is your one shot for a comfortable retirement fund and you can’t afford to blow it. 
  • You think it’s easy to sell and you can wait until you’re ready.
Here are some of the reasons to increase
the value of your business before selling.
WarrenBDC & Family Business
Getting Ready To Sell
Selling & Your Options

" I Worked With WarrenBDC To ... "

  • Exit my business.
  • Find my next business.
  • Sell my company for more than expected.
  • Write my Sales and Marketing Plan.
  • Improve our processes.
  • Source capital.
  • Learn to stand out from competition.
  • Grow in and outside of Canada.
  • Provide executive coaching.​
  • Outsource our Marketing.
  • Rethink our business.
  • Help me buyout my partner.
  • Prepare me for selling.
  • Determine the current value of my business.
  • Increase our value.
  • Manage our Sales team.
Are you a risky business or undesirable to a Buyer?

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The Selling Challenge

Likely you're a first time Seller or the last company you sold was years ago. The learning curve for selling your business is steep and this may have kept you from acting in the past.  We get it.

Our focus leans toward Family Business/Seasoned Business Owners with companies enjoying annual sales typically in the $2-25 Million range. Larger or smaller companies are considered individually. 

Quality Buyers

Quality Sellers

The Selling Solution

WarrenBDC provides Pre and Post Sale Services for Sellers of businesses (many being family owned and operated). We help to increase the value of your business, while preparing both you and the company for sale or transition.

​When you and the business are both ready, the company can be confidently sold or transitioned on your  terms. And at this time in your life, that's what you want.

Some Recent Emails We Received

"I am in the very early stages of planning a transition out of my current business. I am still considering a few options ranging from keeping the business and remaining actively involved in the management, to developing a general manager and stepping away from the day to day operation to outright selling the business. I am not sure how to best proceed.  Do you have any suggestions?  Thanks."
"I retired from my construction business a year ago and left it to be run by 2 long time employees. It has not turned out well at all and I am seriously considering selling. I have been following your e-mails and your approach seems very practical and makes sense. I am interested in talking to you about your company and the way you help owners sell."
(Runs from 5:30 to 28:00)

'The Seven Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs
​Make When Selling Their Company'
Eric Gilboord in a conversation with 
​Bo Burlingham, Author & Speaker
​Editor-at-Large of Inc. Magazine
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Don't know and not sure how you find out? Our 'Proxy Valuation Form' contains seven steps to guide you through the process of determining the current proxy value of your business. 
Are you running out of runway? Feeling tired and not prepared to do any more work on the business? Maybe you think you waited too long to sell and the end is still not in sight.
As the Owner of a family business, selling or transitioning your company is likely top of mind. The story you're telling yourself and others around you sounds like this: "I have to do something ...
It's time to let go. Get on with your life. I know you're not sure what you'll do. There are so many great optionsto choose from, you won't know what to do first.
  1. Negative event i.e. spouse or owner gets sick or dies.
  2. Partner wants out.
  3. You want to sell but partner does not. 
  4. Industry is changing and you are not prepared to.
  5. Kids are not taking over i.e. do not want the business, or are unqualified.
  6. Want to improve life enjoyment i.e. time with family, spouse, travel.
  7. Need money from sale to finance retirement.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
​Main Office                416-270-2466