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Service Industry Business Sales & Valuations
Helping owners of service-based companies sell for maximum value with a proven, confidential process.
Experts in Service Business Sales
Service-based companies require a specialized approach when going to market. With unique revenue models, client relationships, employee-driven delivery, and recurring contracts, these businesses must be positioned carefully to attract qualified buyers.
At New England Business Sales, we work with professional services firms, consulting companies, IT services, staffing agencies, maintenance companies, HVAC contractors, home services, and other service-driven businesses.
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Why Service Business
Owners Trust Us
Selling a service business requires deep understanding of client relationships, team structure, and recurring revenue. We bring industry experience, a strong buyer network, and a confidential process built to protect your business throughout the sale.
Industry-Specific Expertise
We understand the financial drivers, client contracts, and workforce structures that impact the value of service companies.
Network of Serious Buyers
We connect you with strategic buyers, private firms, and operators actively seeking service-based acquisitions.
Confidential Marketing Process
We protect sensitive client and employee information with strict confidentiality protocols.
Higher Closing Success Rate
Our proven valuation and marketing approach helps service businesses sell faster and for better terms.
What We Assist With
We guide service-business owners from valuation through closing. Our team handles financial preparation, buyer outreach, confidentiality, and negotiations—so you can focus on running your company while we manage the entire sale process.
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Determining accurate business valuation
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Preparing financials and documentation
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Identifying qualified and strategic buyers
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Managing confidentiality and secure marketing
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Negotiating price, terms, and deal structure
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Coordinating due diligence with your legal and accounting advisors
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to sell a service business?
Most service companies sell in 6–10 months, depending on financials, client concentration, and buyer demand.
How do you value a service-based company?
Valuations consider EBITDA, recurring revenue, client retention, contract stability, and owner involvement.
Will clients or employees find out we’re selling?
No. We maintain strict confidentiality and only share details with vetted, NDA-bound buyers.
Do buyers care about my contracts and client list?
Yes — recurring revenue and stable client relationships significantly increase valuation.
What information do I need to prepare?
Financials, client concentration data, contracts, team structure, and operational processes.
Do I need to stay on after the sale?
Some buyers request a short transition period; long-term commitments are negotiable.
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