Business Broker Services — Buy & Sell Companies

Business broker fees are typically structured as a success fee — a percentage of the final sale price paid at closing, meaning you owe nothing until your business sells. The exact rate varies based on the size and complexity of the transaction. Chelsis Financial is transparent about its fee structure from the outset and provides a complimentary Assessment of Value at no charge before any engagement begins.

Most business sales take between six months and two years from listing to closing, depending on industry, asking price, business complexity, and buyer financing. Businesses that are well-prepared — with clean financials, reduced owner dependence, and a strong management team — tend to sell faster and at stronger valuations. Chelsis Financial helps you prepare in advance to accelerate the timeline.

Business value is calculated by analyzing financial statements — including profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheets — alongside seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), tangible asset values, industry benchmarks, and comparable sales. Chelsis Financial provides a complimentary, independently validated Assessment of Value that considers all these factors to arrive at a defensible, market-realistic asking price.

Yes. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of every Chelsis Financial engagement. Your identity and business details are protected through blind summaries and teasers distributed to buyers before any non-disclosure agreement is signed. Employees, customers, and competitors are kept unaware throughout the process, protecting business continuity and your negotiating position.

Chelsis Financial has experience across a broad range of industries including IT and managed services, manufacturing, healthcare, dental practices, auto services, fuel distribution, aerospace, retail, metal fabrication, and more. The firm serves business owners across Indiana and the broader Midwest, with a particular depth of knowledge in the region's small and mid-market business landscape.

Preparation significantly increases both the sale price and the speed of closing. Chelsis Financial helps owners address the eight key value drivers — including reducing owner dependence, strengthening management, and improving financial reporting — well before going to market. Even small improvements made six to twelve months in advance can materially increase the final exit outcome.

Chelsis Financial requires prospective buyers to sign non-disclosure agreements and provide information about their financial capacity, industry background, and acquisition goals before receiving confidential business details. This screening process ensures that only serious, qualified buyers are introduced to sellers, protecting your time and the confidentiality of your transaction.

Transaction coordination covers everything from the accepted letter of intent through final closing. Chelsis Financial coordinates with attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and escrow or closing agents — managing due diligence requests, financing milestones, and documentation deadlines to ensure nothing falls through the cracks and the deal closes on schedule.