Our Approach
Our process generally takes between 90 and 120 days - from introductory call to close of sale. We work directly with business owners who are serious about selling and exiting their business with an experienced and local operating group with seamless and smooth transition. We complete full equity and/or asset sales of a business (we're not investors are interested in co-ownership models). Our approach is hardwired with integrity and intention.
01
Review Qualifying Criteria
Review our criteria to see if your business could be a match. Your business may be great, but at this time we're looking for those that meet a specific criteria.
02
Submit Business Info
For those that meet our criteria - submit your high-level confidential business information using our smart-form. We'll either proceed to step 3, or let you know that it's not the right fit for us.
03
Intro Call & Discovery
We'll schedule an introductory call to get to know each other and learn more about your business. If it sounds like our visions are aligned, then we can get serious about a transaction.
04
In-Person Meeting & Continued Discovery
We'll need to meet in person (we're old fashioned like that!), and will need verification of high level details around your business. We handle information/data with confidentiality agreements and secure procedures.
05
Review Offer
If everything looks great, we'll present an offer. You'll have an opportunity to amend items before signing a non-binding letter of intent to move forward.
06
Accept Offer & Due Diligence
After accepting our offer, we'll go through Due Diligence - this is a confidential review of finances and operations to ensure everything is in order. This ensures peace of mind and trust in closure of the transaction.
07
Close Transaction
After Due Diligence we'll complete the official sale of your business on an agreed-upon close date. This is where we get final signatures and wire funds to you.
08
Post-Transaction
Owners generally stay for 1-3 months of knowledge transfer, and then scale down as they transition out. We usually maintain little to no post-close financial or operating terms beyond 6 months. After that we wish you best!
Sell your business directly - No brokers, no fees. Ever.
At Gilbert Group we're experienced owner operators, not pushy salesmen or vapid Private Equity. We work directly with business owners to purchase and transition their business into our portfolio - cutting out costly commissions and wasted time chasing around unqualified buyers.
Transition your business in 90 days at strong 2.5-5.5x valuations
You've built your business, and now you're ready for an exit. You've met a great match! Our group is dedicated to working with business owners in the Chicagoland area to purchase directly from owners who are ready to transition due to retirement, lack of succession, or any other reason.