Full Service Business Brokerage — We Get Deals Done

A full-service business brokerage manages every aspect of the business sale process on your behalf — from initial valuation and sale preparation through confidential marketing, buyer screening, negotiation, and final closing. Unlike limited advisory services, a full-service broker acts as your dedicated partner throughout the entire transaction, coordinating attorneys, accountants, lenders, and other advisors so you don't have to manage the process alone.

Chelsis Financial offers a complimentary, no-obligation Assessment of Value to every prospective seller — there is no cost to understand what your business is worth. Brokerage fees are typically structured as a success fee paid at closing, meaning you pay when the deal is done. Specific fee arrangements are discussed transparently during your initial consultation.

Confidentiality is a core operating principle at Chelsis Financial. We use blind summaries and teasers that describe your business without revealing its identity. Prospective buyers must meet qualification criteria and sign non-disclosure agreements before receiving detailed information. Your employees, customers, and competitors remain unaware unless and until you choose to disclose the sale.

Most small to mid-sized business transactions take between 6 and 12 months from initial listing to closing, though timelines vary based on business size, industry, deal complexity, and buyer financing. Proper sale preparation — reducing owner dependence and strengthening financials before listing — is the most reliable way to shorten the timeline and maximize final value.

Chelsis Financial has completed transactions across a broad range of industries, including IT services and MSPs, fuel distribution, water purification manufacturing, residential and commercial windows, healthcare testing equipment, dental practices, cell tower services, motorsports dealerships, retail businesses, metal fabrication, home improvement, and aerospace manufacturing. If you own a business in the Midwest, we likely have relevant experience in your sector.

Our complimentary Assessment of Value reviews your income and profit & loss statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, and seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) for the current year and prior three years. We also evaluate tangible assets — furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and inventory — and apply market comparables and industry benchmarks to produce a defensible, realistic market value range.

Chelsis Financial maintains an active Buyer Registry of qualified acquisition candidates who have shared their search criteria — industry preferences, deal size, geography, and more. When a new listing matches a registered buyer's profile, we notify them directly. This means your listing gains immediate, targeted exposure to motivated buyers before it ever appears on a public marketplace, accelerating the sale process.

Deal structure refers to the terms, payment mechanisms, and risk allocation built into a transaction — including earn-outs, seller financing, representations and warranties, and indemnification clauses. A deal with a lower headline valuation but favorable structure (e.g., all cash at closing, limited reps and warranties) can deliver a better real-world outcome than a higher-priced offer with unfavorable terms. We help you evaluate every offer on its true merits.