Buy & Sell Businesses — Small Business Marketplace

Whether you're a business owner ready to sell or an ambitious buyer seeking your next acquisition, Chelsis Financial is your trusted partner in the marketplace. With decades of experience, a network of 2,000+ Indiana businesses, and a commitment to confidentiality, we guide every transition from valuation to closing — maximizing value and minimizing stress every step of the way.

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Our Small Business Marketplace Services

From complimentary valuations to confidential closings, we offer end-to-end support for buyers and sellers alike.

Business Valuation

Receive a complimentary Assessment of Value that analyzes financial statements, market trends, and industry benchmarks to establish a defensible, fair asking price that protects your interests.

Business Brokerage

Chelsis Financial connects business owners with eager, qualified buyers through a confidential, professionally managed process — from initial assessment to quiet transfer of ownership.

Business Listing Services

We create detailed, compelling business profiles marketed across curated buyer networks, online marketplaces, and industry channels while maintaining complete confidentiality throughout.

Buyer Registry

Buyers register their acquisition criteria and we proactively match them with new listings. Our network of 2,000+ Midwest businesses ensures qualified opportunities surface quickly.

M&A Advisory

Navigate complex mergers and acquisitions with expert guidance on deal structure, representations and warranties, risk allocation, and assembling your full advisory team.

Transaction Coordination

We manage the entire process from Letter of Intent to closing — coordinating attorneys, CPAs, lenders, and escrow agents to keep due diligence and documentation on track.

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Our 5-Step Business Sale Process

Step 1: Confidential Business Assessment

Every engagement begins with a complimentary, completely confidential consultation. We learn your goals, timeline, and priorities — whether you're planning ahead or facing an unexpected transition — with no obligation and complete discretion.

Step 2: Valuation & Sale Preparation

Step 3: Marketing & Buyer Outreach

Step 4: Buyer Screening & Negotiation

Step 5: Transaction Coordination & Closing

Trusted By Business Owners

Success Stories

See how we've helped owners across Indiana and the Midwest achieve confident, confidential business transitions.

"Ross has been a pleasure to work with and is an expert on business acquisition and valuation."

Mary Jo Ernst-Diab
Mary Jo Ernst-Diab

"Very much enjoyed my introductory discussion with Ross at Chelsis Financial. Ross was extremely forthright and candid, while providing beneficial information while demonstrating a singular expertise in Acquisitional Entrepreneurship. I highly recommend this firm."

Peter Ben Bruner
Peter Ben Bruner

"Ross has been a pleasure to work with and is an expert on business acquisition and valuation."

Mary Jo Ernst-Diab
Mary Jo Ernst-Diab

"Very much enjoyed my introductory discussion with Ross at Chelsis Financial. Ross was extremely forthright and candid, while providing beneficial information while demonstrating a singular expertise in Acquisitional Entrepreneurship. I highly recommend this firm."

Peter Ben Bruner
Peter Ben Bruner

"Ross has been a pleasure to work with and is an expert on business acquisition and valuation."

Mary Jo Ernst-Diab
Mary Jo Ernst-Diab

"Very much enjoyed my introductory discussion with Ross at Chelsis Financial. Ross was extremely forthright and candid, while providing beneficial information while demonstrating a singular expertise in Acquisitional Entrepreneurship. I highly recommend this firm."

Peter Ben Bruner
Peter Ben Bruner
The Chelsis Financial Difference

Why Choose Chelsis Financial?

We bring the experience, network, and discretion that serious buyers and sellers deserve.

Decades of Experience

Our team brings deep expertise across industries — from manufacturing to healthcare — navigating complex deals with seasoned confidence.

Confidential Process

Every interaction is held in strict confidence, protecting your employees, customers, and business relationships throughout the entire sale.

Midwest Buyer Network

With connections to over 2,000 businesses across Indiana and Michigan, we bring qualified, motivated buyers directly to your listing.

Free Valuation

We provide a complimentary Assessment of Value — so you know your business's true worth before committing to any asking price or offer.

About Chelsis Financial

A trusted partner in business ownership transitions across the Midwest.

Chelsis Financial has built a distinguished reputation helping business owners across Indiana and the broader Midwest transition ownership with confidence and complete discretion. Our firm understands that selling a business is one of the most significant financial decisions of a lifetime — and we treat it that way. From family-owned manufacturers in Indianapolis to service businesses throughout Michigan, we've guided owners through every complexity of the sale process. With a network of over 2,000 regional business contacts, a complimentary valuation process, and a commitment to assembling the right advisory team for every transaction, Chelsis Financial delivers the expertise and integrity that owners and buyers can rely on. Our mission is simple: connect the right buyers with the right businesses, and ensure every transition empowers our clients to achieve their life aspirations.

2,000+ NetworkBusinesses connected across Indiana and the Midwest
Full-Service SupportFrom first consultation to final closing
Complimentary ValuationNo-cost Assessment of Value for every seller

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know what my business is worth?

Chelsis Financial provides a complimentary Assessment of Value that reviews your financial statements from the past three to four years — including income statements, cash flow statements, and balance sheets — alongside market trends and industry benchmarks. This gives you a defensible, realistic market value before you commit to any asking price or accept any offer.

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Still Have Questions About Buying or Selling?

Speak confidentially with a Chelsis Financial advisor — no obligation, no pressure.

Trusted & Experienced

Awards and Recognition

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Complimentary Valuation

No-cost business assessment trusted by owners across Indiana

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Confidential Process

Strict confidentiality standards maintained throughout every transaction

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Midwest Marketplace Leader

Connected 2,000+ Indiana and Michigan businesses to qualified buyers

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