Helen Liu

Accel Business Advisors

License Number: 02105494

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accelvalue.com


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2570 North First Street 2Nd Floor,
San Jose, California 95131 (View Map)

About the Company

We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way.

Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Helen Liu, JD, Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), is a dynamic professional with a unique blend of legal expertise and financial acumen. Holding both a Juris Doctor and a finance degree, Helen offers a comprehensive understanding of the legal and financial facets of business. As a CEPA® and President of Accel, she leads with vision and depth in succession planning, value growth, and transition readiness.

Over her 25-year career in commercial banking and business brokerage, Helen has honed her skills in financial analysis, risk assessment, negotiation, deal-making, and project management. Her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes and commitment to excellence have earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and respected industry leader.

Services Provided

Services:
Business Valuation
Stock and Asset Sale
Main Street Business Sale
Merger and Acquisition
Operation Consultation

Sellers Services:
We maintain client’s confidentiality and anonymity so that employees, customers, suppliers and competitors are unaware of the seller’s desire to sell their business until the appropriate time.
We place a high priority on ethical and honest dealings to make a win-win situation for seller and buyer.
We have an extensive database of local and international buyers from which to pull prospects.
We prepare a strong marketing package customized to position and expedite the sale of your business.
We have strong negotiating and communication skills to bring your deal to closure.

Buyers Services:
We help buyers to define short and long term goals, exit strategies, and assess personal needs and financial requirements. After the buyer’s ideal business model is clearly defined, they are able to use it as a benchmark to assess the choices and to select the right company thereby improving the odds of success.
We provide a safe, professional environment in which to explore the many options available.
We coach the buyer throughout the entire sales process from focusing them on the choices available to close of escrow so there are no surprises.
We assist buyers in acquiring funding for their new venture and provide references to other professionals such as attorneys and accountants to insure a smooth transition into business ownership.

Areas Served

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • San Mateo, CA
  • Orange, CA
  • Marin, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Alameda, CA
  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Monterey, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Luis Obispo, CA
  • Licensed In

    • California — License number 02105494

    Professional Affiliations

    Helen is a member of the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB), IBBA (International Association of Business Brokers) and Exit Planning Institute.

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