Arlington Scott, Inc. specializes as a Business Consultant. We act as a catalyst for both buyers and sellers of businesses ranging from the small business opportunity to the multi-location, multi-million dollar manufacturing and distribution firms. We take particular pride and interest in YOUR SUCCESS. Since referrals represent most of our business, it is likely that an attorney, accountant, banker or a satisfied client, referred you to Arlington Scott, Inc. We'll do our best to make sure that you, too, are a "satisfied client." THAT'S OUR BUSINESS!

Selling A Business. . .

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES for today’s exiting client (owner selling their business)

If you have a business to sell, Arlington Scott, Inc. will:

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RETAIN CONFIDENTIALITY. You probably do not want your employees, customers, suppliers or competitors to know of your intent to sell. We respect your confidentiality.
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DETERMINE A FAIR MARKET VALUE. A formal appraisal is done on each business that we list. This is accomplished by an independent third-party appraiser. We use the best third-party appraisal company available. This sets a realistic price for the business, which will attract even the savviest buyers because they know the businesses we list are priced at market levels.
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DEVELOP A MARKETING PLAN. We'll design an advertising and promotion strategy specifically for the sale of your business. Information will be sent to our trade association affiliates to generate out-of-town leads without revealing the identity of your firm.
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"PRE-QUALIFY" BUYERS. Before anyone is introduced to your company, or to you, they go through our screening process. We know that you want entering clients (buyers) who are financially qualified to buy your business and who have the ability to run it.
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SAVE YOUR TIME. Running a business is a full time job in itself. And well-run businesses are more saleable. You don't have time to package, promote, screen buyers, answer questions about or negotiate the sale of your business. We do it all for you.




Buying A Business. . .

If you are interested in entering (buying) a business, Arlington Scott, Inc. will:

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CONDUCT A "MATCHING PROGRAM". Your abilities, likes and finances will be matched with the business that best meets your needs. We will meet to discuss your areas of interest; your income requirements and financial safety margins; the days and hours that you would like to work and other aspects of running a successful business. Only then can we select from our marketing assignments those firms that would match your requirements.
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PRE-SCREEN THE LISTING INVENTORY. Our files are updated weekly to save everyone valuable time. Should a suitable listing not be currently available, we would contact you when we find a business that meets your qualifications and requirements.
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PROVIDE TARGET SEARCHES. Based on your prescreened interests we will setup a target marketing plan to find the business which best fits you as the entering client. This is an excellent educational tool for an entering client to participate in.
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SUGGEST FINANCING PLANS. Available leverage and sources of funds may be very important to you. We also suggest financial plans that you will want to discuss with your accountant.
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REQUIRE YOUR COOPERATION. Success Fees are typically paid by the Exiting Client and there is normally no charge to you for our Entering Client services. However, we do require your cooperation to do our job effectively.

Enhancement Plans. . .
Appraisals. . .
Start-up Plans. . .
Exit Plans. . .
Financing. . .