Financial Due Diligence

Customer Deposits

Money customers paid before receiving the full product or service. Why it matters: This gives owners a clearer way to understand buyer questions, advisor comments, and negotiation tradeoffs during a sale process.

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Advisor

A professional who helps with the sale, such as a broker, M&A advisor, CPA, attorney, or investment banker. Why it matters: The right advisor can help prepare materials, explain tradeoffs, manage buyers, reduce surprises, and keep the owner from negotiating complex deal terms alone.

Buyer

The person, company, investor, or fund trying to buy the business. Why it matters: Different buyers value different things, so knowing the buyer type helps an owner understand likely questions, risks, financing needs, and negotiation style.

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