Seller guides

Prepare your finances

Clear records, deal structure, closing adjustments and tax questions.

Prepare your finances · 7 min read

Normalized EBITDA, SDE and defensible add-backs

Build a documented earnings bridge and avoid double counting, missing manager costs or overstating one-time expenses.

Prepare your finances · 6 min read

Organize monthly financials, POS and bank reconciliations, add-backs and site-level records before buyer diligence.

Prepare your finances · 6 min read

Understand the balance-sheet items that can change your sale proceeds and prevent double counting at closing.

Prepare your finances · 7 min read

Prepare the facts your tax adviser needs to evaluate asset allocation, entity structure, state taxes and proceeds.

Prepare your finances · 6 min read

Evaluate seller notes, earnouts, collateral, repayment and downside scenarios in a car wash sale.

Prepare your finances · 6 min read

Prepare a car wash sale with SBA debt: distinguish payoff from assumption, check prepayment costs, document lien releases and model closing cash.

A confidential first conversation

Discuss your goals, the information you have and the questions to resolve before you decide to sell.

30 minutes with Jason Taken
HedgeStone Business Advisors
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