Find the right buyer for your business.
Sundance is a business brokerage specializing in small businesses, typically under $5 million in sales. We find you the right buyer, confidentially. No upfront fees.
15-minute Call · Free Valuation · Strictly Confidential
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How a sale works
Four stages, from first call to closing
- Stage 1 Valuation Up to 1 week
- Stage 2 Preparation Typically 2 weeks
- Stage 3 Marketing 3 to 6 months
- Stage 4 Closing 2 to 3 months
15-minute intro call
We learn about your business and situation, and give you an indicative value estimate over the phone.
Financials reviewed and recast
We review your financials in detail and recast them to present a picture of what the business actually earns.
A data-backed valuation
We share an opinion of value built on real transaction data for businesses like yours, and explain what it could be worth and why.
Formal engagement
We sign a 12-month engagement on simple terms: no upfront fees, and a success fee only when your business sells.
CIM and SBA pre-qualification
We prepare a Confidential Information Memorandum for serious buyers, and pre-qualify the business for SBA financing.
Data room setup
We build a repository of the financial, legal, and operating documents that buyers will need in diligence.
Buyer sourcing and qualification
We source buyers through our network and the major marketplaces, and qualify each one before they learn who you are.
Buyer introductions
We introduce you to serious buyers and prepare you for the questions they are likely to ask, and the answers that matter.
Offers and negotiation
We help you compare offers on price, structure, and risk, and work with you to develop the negotiation strategy.
Under contract
A letter of intent is negotiated and signed: a serious, non-binding offer that sets the price and key terms of the sale.
Due diligence
We facilitate due diligence, organising the buyer’s requests and keeping the process on schedule.
Purchase agreement and closing
We help negotiate the final purchase agreement alongside your counsel, then support closing and a practical handover.
Typically 6 to 12 months end to end. Our fee is 9% at closing, and nothing before.
Request a Free CallWhat you receive
The documents behind the process
Three samples, prepared for a fictional company exactly the way we prepare them for every client.
Opinion of Value
Ten pages: recast financials, an industry benchmark, comparable sales, and a buyer returns test.
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Confidential Information Memorandum
Twenty pages that answer a buyer’s questions before the first conversation.
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Blind Teaser
Two anonymised pages buyers see before an NDA. Enough to decide, never enough to identify you.
See a sampleLearn about the selling process
A six-minute overview of the four stages, how long each takes, and where you are involved as the owner.
Meet the Sundance Team
We specialize in working with small, owner-operated businesses. Most of our clients are selling for the first time and want an advisor who will guide them and represent their interests.
David Kulow
Senior Advisor
Boston, MA
Michael Baldyga
Director
Los Angeles, CA
Teddy Bartlett
Director
Rochester, NY
Justin Chen
Director
Denver, CO
Edouard Lyndt
Business Broker
Denver, CO
Why business owners choose us
$100M+ in transactions
Our team has worked on over $100M in transactions over the past decade, across a wide range of industries.
National reach
Up to a third of buyers come from out of town. We market your business nationally, not just locally.
Every side of the table
We have bought, sold, and advised on small businesses. We know how buyers think and what sellers need.
No upfront fees
We value, prepare, and market your business up front, and are paid only when you close.
The difference
Most small businesses never sell.
Many listings sit for months and quietly come down. Here is what separates a sale that closes from one that stalls.
A listing that sits
- Priced on a rule of thumb or a gut feeling
- Financials buyers and lenders can’t make sense of
- A generic CIM that undersells the business
- Spray-and-pray marketing that attracts tire kickers
- No data room, so deals fall apart in diligence
A sale that closes
- A valuation built on real comparable sales
- Recast financials buyers and lenders trust
- A tailored CIM that maximizes value
- Every buyer vetted for funding and fit
- A structured data room that keeps diligence on track
Featured listings
A selection of businesses we currently have for sale. View featured listings →
What people say
“Ed was a huge help throughout the sale of my company. He explained the process very clearly from the start, and helped me handle tough negotiations with buyers.”
“Edouard is one of the best advisors I've worked with. He is highly professional and cares a lot about his clients. His attention to detail makes a real difference.”
“He was very helpful and cared about my business and my goals. He always made sure I knew what was happening and what my options were. He made selling less stressful.”
Frequently asked questions
What does it cost?
Nothing until your business sells. Our fee is 9% of the sale price, paid at closing. There is no retainer, no valuation fee, and no marketing fee.
How do you keep the sale confidential?
Your business is never named in public marketing. Buyers see an anonymous summary, sign a non-disclosure agreement, and are screened for funding before they learn who you are. Employees, customers, and competitors do not find out from us.
What happens on the 15-minute call?
You tell us what the business does, roughly what it earns, and how involved you are day to day. You leave with a realistic value range and a clear view of whether a sale makes sense now. No obligation.
How long does a sale take?
Most owner-operated businesses sell in 6 to 12 months from valuation to closing. Well-prepared businesses priced in line with the market sell faster.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Owner-operated businesses with under $5 million in sales, across the US: services, trades, healthcare practices, food and beverage, e-commerce, retail, and more. If you are not sure yours is a fit, the call will tell you.
Still have questions? Call (857) 578-1888 or request a call back.
Ready to explore a sale?
Leave your details with us and we’ll call you within one business day. In fifteen minutes, you’ll get an initial view of what your business could sell for. No obligation, and strictly confidential.
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