Buying A Business
Whether you are buying a business to
run it yourself
or acquiring one for a
strategic advantage
, the process and
due diligence
conducted is similar. There are many reasons why buying an existing business is better than starting
one: reduced risk, immediate cash flows, established vendor and customer relationships, avoiding time
consuming and tedious startup work, and so on.
We understand that Buyers need a lot of information before they decide to make the purchase. It is
important for the buyer to know if the business is legitimate, valuation is reasonable, industry is
attractive and if there are any other better opportunities. The best way to answer these questions is by
talking to as many businesses
as possible as you will be in a better position to evaluate them.
SMERGERS provides a platform to compare and evaluate various pre-qualified businesses
across industries and geographies
Today
REGISTER AND CONNECT WITH BUSINESSES
Explain your requirements and background in a clear manner. Shortlist businesses which match your requirements and express your interest to connect with them.
Tomorrow
PROFILE ACTIVATION & INTRODUCTIONS
SMERGERS reviews your profile and activates it. You will be introduced to the businesses you have connected with and can connect with further businesses based on our recommendations.
By Last Week of February
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS
You can contact businesses directly to have initial discussions. Use our proprietary rating system to evaluate these businesses and their valuations.
By 3rd Week of March
RECEIVE DOCUMENTS
You may have to sign a NDA to receive further information such as Information Memorandum, Financials and Valuation from the Business
By May
DUE DILIGENCE & CLOSURE
If the business is suitable to your requirements, issue a Letter of Intent. Appoint due diligence advisors for cross-checking information. After due diligence is completed, make the purchase to own the business.
Today
REGISTER AND CONNECT WITH BUSINESSES
Explain your requirements and background in a clear manner. Shortlist businesses which match your requirements and express your interest to connect with them.
Tomorrow
PROFILE ACTIVATION & INTRODUCTIONS
SMERGERS reviews your profile and activates it. You will be introduced to the businesses you have connected with and can connect with further businesses based on our recommendations.
By Last Week of February
INITIAL DISCUSSIONS
You can contact businesses directly to have initial discussions. Use our proprietary rating system to evaluate these businesses and their valuations.
By 3rd Week of March
RECEIVE DOCUMENTS
You may have to sign a NDA to receive further information such as Information Memorandum, Financials and Valuation from the Business
By May
DUE DILIGENCE & CLOSURE
If the business is suitable to your requirements, issue a Letter of Intent. Appoint due diligence advisors for cross-checking information. After due diligence is completed, make the purchase to own the business.
Note: Illustrative timeline shown above. Actual timelines may vary depending on industry
attractiveness,
business preparedness and valuation expectations.
Select Buyer Plan
Based on how many businesses you would like
to connect with and evaluate, select one of the plans below