- Is the first conversation really free?
- Yes. We do not charge for an initial conversation, an indicative valuation discussion, or a review of whether now is the right time for you to sell. We only charge when you formally instruct us to take a business to market, and our fee structure is shared in writing before any commitment.
- Do I have to be ready to sell now?
- No. A large share of our conversations are with owners who are twelve to twenty-four months away from a sale and want to use that time well. Early planning consistently produces better outcomes than rushing to market when you have already decided to leave.
- Will my staff or clients find out I am thinking about selling?
- No. Every conversation is treated as confidential. We never approach buyers, name your business, or share identifying details without your written authority. If and when we go to market, your business is presented anonymously until a buyer has signed a non-disclosure agreement and been qualified.
- What if I am not sure my business is sellable?
- Tell us about it anyway. Many businesses that owners assume are not sellable are perfectly viable for the right buyer, and the parts that genuinely are weak can usually be improved before going to market. An honest conversation costs nothing and either confirms a path forward or saves you wasted effort.
- How long does selling a salon usually take?
- From formal instruction to completion, a well-prepared single-site salon typically takes six to nine months. Multi-site or aesthetics businesses with regulatory complexity can take nine to twelve. Businesses with lease, accounting or staffing issues that need to be fixed first take longer overall but are much more likely to actually complete.