Stage 2
Preparing for market
It’s time to make your mark
Introducing your business to buyers is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. First impressions count. In a competitive market, your firm needs to stand out from every other profile that lands on a buyer’s desk. A Melo profile tells buyers you’re serious, prepared, and ready for exit.
Before going to market, we make sure everything stacks up. Accurate, complete data (backed by your data room), allows us to create a business profile that highlights your strengths. And beyond the numbers, we prepare you for those all-important first meetings, so you show up confident, can clearly articulate your businesses value and leave a lasting impression on buyers.
What will you receive?
At this stage, we pull everything together to present your business in the strongest possible way. We check the completeness of your data, build your data room, draft a professional profile, and research a targeted buyer list. Here’s exactly what you’ll walk away with:
- Data gathering & analysis.
- EBITDA Assessment.
- Confidential Profile or Information Memorandum.
- Targeted buyer list.
- Buyer meeting coaching.
What to expect
By the end of this stage, you’ll have a polished profile, a ready-to-go data room and clear buyer list who you’re prepared to wow. Everything you need to make the best possible first impression.
Ready to start your exit journey?
What sellers said about working with Melo
I’ve been working with Melo for a few months to understand my options in the marketplace. I’ve found their personal approach and supportive team really helpful in what is a highly complex market and emotional journey for me as a business owner.
Their philosophy of "culture before cash" and genuine desire to make sure that business owners get the best possible fit and overall deal means I recommend them highly.
Vicki and the team provided first-class support when we were purchasing a business. They have a great ability to see the commerciality and be open in their dealings with clients. This is very welcome at what is a stressful time, whether you are selling or buying a business.”
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