Business Brokers — Connecting Buyers & Sellers

The most effective way to sell a small business is to start with a professional valuation, prepare the business to reduce owner dependence, and market it confidentially to qualified buyers. Working with an experienced business broker like Chelsis Financial ensures your asking price is defensible, your transition is discreet, and the deal structure truly reflects your priorities — not just the headline number.

Chelsis Financial offers a complimentary Assessment of Value at no charge, giving you a clear picture of your business's worth before any commitment. Brokerage fees are typically success-based, meaning you pay when your business sells. Contact us for specific fee details tailored to your transaction size and complexity.

The timeline varies by industry, business size, and how well-prepared the business is for sale. On average, a business sale can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months from listing to closing. Proper preparation — such as reducing owner dependence, organizing financials, and building a strong management team — can meaningfully shorten this timeline.

Chelsis Financial prioritizes confidentiality throughout every stage of the process. We use blind summaries and professional information packages that withhold identifying details until buyers are screened and qualified. Your employees, customers, and competitors are protected from premature disclosure, preserving your business relationships and market position.

You will typically need the last three to four years of financial statements, including income and profit & loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, and a statement of seller's discretionary earnings (SDE). Chelsis Financial will guide you through gathering and organizing these documents as part of our valuation and sale preparation process.

Business value is determined by analyzing financial performance, industry benchmarks, market trends, comparable sales, and tangible asset values such as equipment, fixtures, and inventory. Chelsis Financial also considers eight key value drivers — including your business's point of differentiation and owner independence — to deliver a comprehensive and defensible valuation.

Yes. Chelsis Financial maintains a Buyer Registry that allows prospective buyers to submit their acquisition criteria. When a new listing becomes available that matches those criteria, we proactively reach out. The more detail a buyer provides, the better we can match them with the right opportunity across our network of 2,000+ Indiana-area businesses.

Chelsis Financial primarily serves business owners and buyers across Indiana and Michigan, with broader Midwest coverage. The firm networks with over 2,000 businesses in Indiana and has completed transactions across a wide range of industries, from healthcare and manufacturing to retail, technology services, and aerospace. Reach out to confirm whether your area is covered.