Transitions is a boutique business brokerage serving the GTA. It was created with a purpose, and a new approach. While some firms consider selling or buying a business as a transaction, our philosophy is
“You’re not a transaction, You are going through a Transition!”
If you are a business owner considering Selling your business, how many times will you sell it? ONCE!
Our purpose is to change the lives of small business owners just like you by changing your outcome. “What outcome?” The outcome of your business sale becoming “one of the statistics”.
Do you realize that industry estimates are that out of ten businesses listed for sale only five will get an offer, only 2 will sell, and only 1 will sell on the sellers terms. These industry statistics are grim, but they don’t have to be for you.
That’s Right! You only sell your business once, and going to market unprepared can be extremely costly, and not just in money – in time, energy, and lost opportunity. In fact, sellers going to market unprepared is the driving force behind the abysmal failure rate of small business transactions.
We believe that you and your business should be fully prepared for both going to market and for your upcoming transition. That means proceeding on your terms, on your timeline, and with a solid strategy to transition you into your next chapter while leaving your legacy intact.
Alternatively, are you interested in Buying a business but don’t know how to go about it, or even where to start?
Just like sellers, how many times does the typical buyer purchase a business? ONCE! As a buyer, you are heading into your own transitional journey, one filled with several pitfalls, and numerous risks, and multiple opportunities for costly mistakes to occur. Your best protection? A solid education in exactly how to buy a business. Our unique buyer process ensures you have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make your business buying dreams a reality.
We believe educated buyers are exceptional buyers, and exceptional buyers complete successful transitions.
Where others look only for a transaction, we’re different!
Why? because “the transaction is successful only if the transition is successful!”
-Vincent Côté, Broker, CEO, Transitions.
The preparation stage is crucial to success. Taking your business to market unprepared can be tremendously costly. The decision to sell is a serious step. You only sell once, So make it count!
Only once you and your business are ready, will we go to market. We have three duties to our business sellers, Keep your transaction confidential, Bring only qualified buyer to the table, negotiate the best deal for your situation. Selling your business is our business!
Thinking of buying a business but not sure where to start, or how to go about it? Get Educated! Attend one of our buyer information seminars – online or in person.
If you know what type of business you want, have qualified your budget and your needs we will work with you to find that “right for me” business.