What We offer for Sellers
We’re here to help you exit on your terms
At Cayne Crossing, we work closely with business owners to plan and execute thoughtful, well-structured exits—tailored to your goals, timeline, and priorities. Whether you’re ready to retire, pursuing a new opportunity, or simply starting to explore your options, we help you make sense of the process and chart a clear path forward.
Since we are accountants and not investment bankers or brokers, we can provide objective, market insight, along with hands-on support to every stage of the journey—from early-stage planning to navigating due diligence. Our approach is designed to reduce uncertainty, maximize value, and protect the legacy you’ve worked hard to build—so you can move on with confidence and peace of mind.
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Why Owners Decide to Sell
Every seller has a story—here are a few we see often.
Selling your business is a big decision—and the reasons behind it are as varied as the businesses themselves. Some owners are thinking about retirement. Others are ready for a new challenge, burned out from day-to-day operations, or navigating a shift in ownership. Some want to take advantage of favorable market conditions, while others simply don’t have a clear successor in place.
Whatever your reason, the key is having the right plan and the right people by your side. Here are some of the most common situations we help business owners navigate:
- Owners preparing to retire and exit gracefully
- Founders without a clear succession plan
- Partners planning an ownership transition
- Entrepreneurs shifting focus to new ventures
- Owners exploring a sale while the market is strong
- Operators feeling burned out or ready to move on
Your Exit, Done Right
Expert guidance to help you plan, prepare, and sell with confidence.
Selling a business is personal—and high stakes. We partner with you to make sure every piece of the process is handled the right way. From understanding your options to navigating negotiations and due diligence, we’re here to protect your interests and maximize your outcome
Explore Your Options
Not every exit looks the same. We help you understand the range of possible outcomes—from selling to a private buyer, to recapitalizing with a growth partner, to passing the business to family or employees. You’ll get clarity on what’s realistic, what’s valuable, and what fits your goals.
Build a Sale Strategy
A successful exit doesn’t start at the closing table. We help you create a clear roadmap for the sale process—timing, positioning, messaging, and milestones—so you know what to expect and how to stay in control from start to finish.
Understand the Market
We bring real-world market insight to help you see how your business fits into the current landscape. From buyer expectations to recent deal activity, you’ll know what’s driving value today and how to use that to your advantage.
Choose the Right Banker
If an investment banker or M&A advisor is the right move, we’ll help you pick the right one. We guide you through interviews, proposals, fee structures, and terms—so you get a partner who’s aligned with your goals and prepared to deliver.
Get Financially Ready
Buyers want clean numbers and credible projections. We provide fractional CFO support and sell-side Quality of earnings reports to prep your business for scrutiny. That means fewer surprises in diligence—and a smoother path to closing.
Support Through Closing
Selling a business is complex and emotional. We stay with you through the full process—helping you evaluate offers, negotiate terms, navigate diligence, and push deals over the finish line. You stay focused on running the business while we handle the rest.