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| About BizByOwner |
BizByOwner is dedicated to providing the owners of small- and mid-sized
businesses with the premier resource for selling their business themselves,
without the expense of a broker.
BizByOwner.com is owned and operated by BizByOwner, LLC.
Why BizByOwner
BizByOwner was launched with one goal in mind: Be the premier web-based
resource for those who want to sell their own business, making it possible for
them to do a better job on their own than a full service broker
would—saving them tens of thousands of dollars in the process. Our
dedication to excellence has brought forth a customized, step-by-step,
interactive system that puts the key elements of a successful sale at the
fingertips of our clients. BizByOwner clients create a professional
seller’s offering presentation for their business that includes an
effective overview of the business and concise financial information. They also
assess the potential selling value of the enterprise in an online module. In
addition, they access multiple resources that help them develop dynamic buyer
search strategies and gain the knowledge and systems to help them approach the
selling process with confidence. BizByOwner clients can take a deal from
initial buyer conversations, through negotiations, and on to a successful
closing.
As many business owners who have tried to sell their businesses either on their
own or through brokers can appreciate, BizByOwner was born partly of
frustration. Founders Rick Pike, President
and CEO, and Don Beezley, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, both come from the full-service business
brokerage field after starting and operating their own businesses, and then
selling those businesses, sometimes on their own, and sometimes with the help
of brokers.
“As a business owner,” says Pike, “I was disappointed with
the inconsistent quality and professionalism I found in the business brokerage
field when I was selling my businesses. I also found the incomplete,
one-dimensional resources available to those who wanted to sell a business on
their own to be inadequate. As for business brokerage, I thought, ‘hey, I
could really make a competitive difference in this field.’ And I have, by
becoming a business broker and doing the same great job for my clients that I
had expected would be done for me as a seller. One day, however, I realized I
could reach and work with only so many people. But there are thousands upon
thousands of business owners who need quality support and can’t find it,
or would simply like to have the right tools at their disposal to do the job
themselves. By saving thousands of dollars in
commissions, business owners can effectively pay themselves very well for
selling their own business. But a complete solution that would help a
business owner create an effective, professional presentation, understand what
their business would be worth to a buyer, how to find those buyers, and then
know how to get a deal to closing simply didn’t exist. So I set
about creating an interactive tool that would bring to business owners all of
the secrets I employ to do a great job for my clients—from start to
finish—and that would allow them to do a better job than a great
many brokers would, and BizByOwner was born!”
Don Beezley echoes these sentiments. “After working with multiple brokers
and companies as a business seller, including the ‘national’ ones,
I realized someone with actual business experience would have a real
competitive advantage in the business brokerage industry. And, like Rick, I was
right. But when Rick approached me with his idea for BizByOwner, and the
opportunity to help thousands of business owners succeed with the sale of their
businesses—rather than just a handful—how could I say no? Rick and
I have been in the trenches on all sides of a deal—Seller, Buyer and the
guy in the middle. Sellers needed BizByOwner, and here we are.”
With BizByOwner, business owners have the opportunity to utilize tools
developed by people who have been in their shoes—as entrepreneurs, and as
sellers and buyers of businesses. With the right tools, provided to them by
BizByOwner, sellers can do an effective, professional job of selling their
businesses, and save tens of thousands of dollars in commissions in the
process. Even brokers are asking if they can utilize BizByOwner’s
offering reports, valuation tools and marketing modules for their clients!
Client Commitment
BizByOwner has a passionate commitment to its clients’ success.
Continual reinvestment to ensure maximum usability and effectiveness of the
BizByOwner system is a top priority. Fast response with client support is also
a central principle. We want each and every client to be successful in the
creation of their Business Offering Package, in their search for a quality
buyer, and in their ability to get the deal to closing. The BizByOwner system
provides the opportunity for its clients to create and present a sophisticated,
professional quality seller’s presentation that gives them a competitive
advantage when selling their business. They will be able to out-compete broker
represented businesses, and save thousands of dollars in commissions in the
process. Referrals to BizByOwner’s Preferred Resources are also
available, giving clients access to resources such as business attorneys and
CPA’s, helping them round out their personal team and be successful in
their solo efforts.
Next Generation of Web-Based Solutions
A second Internet revolution is taking place. Unlike the heady days of the late
nineteen-nineties when flash took prevalence over substance, a new generation
of web-based solutions is evolving, and it is quietly but dramatically changing
the face of multiple industries. BizByOwner’s dynamic solution is at the
forefront of this second wave. Consider an analogy: Prior web applications that
provided simple content, pictures of products one could order, or postings of
basic, one-dimensional information, were the equivalent of a hammer—a
tool—that could help you build a house, and they were a great step
forward. The next generation application from BizByOwner, however, not only
gives you the tools you need to “build the house”; it helps you
build the house itself within its web-based application! In fact,
BizByOwner was far enough ahead of the web development curve that we even had
difficulty finding a development company that really “got it” and
had the expertise to get the job done. BizByOwner clients create and manage an
entire Business Offering Package within BizByOwner.com, access the resources
they need for buyer search strategies and education, and step-by-step
procedures support them and take them through the entire process of selling
their business. Those clients also interface with their potential buyers
entirely within BizByOwner.com (in addition to traditional hard copy or email
methods—yes, email is now “traditional”!). Each client has
his or her own secure web page that a prospective buyer can visit to review the
selling company’s information and evaluate it as an acquisition
candidate. The client manages that information in an innovative Client
Information Management Center that allows access to all parts of the system and
provides for real time updates of the entire Business Offering Package. If a
client needs more assistance locally, a network of Preferred Resources is set
up across the country with business attorneys and CPA’s.
BizByOwner has created a truly dynamic, interactive web-based environment that
provides its business owner clients with a complete solution for selling their
business themselves. BizByOwner is, and will continue to be, at the forefront
of web-based innovations that serve their clients’ needs, saving those
clients thousands—or even tens of thousands—of dollars in brokerage
commissions.
BizByOwner
The Complete Solution. The Best Solution.
For additional information, contact:
info@bizbyowner.com
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