Orlando attracts buyers who want to own a company in a large, visitor-driven economy with a strong base of healthcare, education and aerospace employers. We help acquirers narrow their search, review opportunities and move from first call to closing without losing momentum. Buying an established business means inheriting revenue, a trained team and supplier relationships, which shortens the path to profit. Read our overview of buying a business to get started.
Questions to Ask About Any Target
- How seasonal is revenue? Compare summer, holiday and convention-season months.
- Who are the top customers? Look at the share of sales from the largest accounts.
- Will key staff stay? Identify the people the business cannot run without.
- Is the lease secure? Check the term, renewal options and landlord approval.
- What transfers? Confirm licenses, permits, franchise approvals and vendor contracts.
From Letter of Intent to Closing
After a seller accepts your letter of intent, diligence begins. Expect to review tax filings, bank records, payroll, contracts and equipment, usually with your CPA and attorney. Many smaller acquisitions use SBA loans, and seller notes or earn-outs can help close a valuation gap. We keep both sides on schedule so financing approvals and closing dates do not slip.
- Review the teaser and sign an NDA.
- Study the offering memorandum and ask questions.
- Tour the business and meet the owner.
- Present a letter of intent.
- Finish diligence, secure financing and close.
Orlando photos: JER3L1337, CC BY 4.0; Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0; Benoît Prieur, CC0. All via Wikimedia Commons, cropped and resized.
