Straight answers to what California business owners actually ask.
Most businesses are. A business with clean financials, documented operations, and recurring revenue or strong cash flow will attract buyers. The first step is an honest valuation conversation.
The best time to sell is when your business is performing well and you have time to run a proper process — not when you're burned out or forced to move.
A broker handles smaller deals using standardized processes. An M&A advisor works on more complex transactions with custom buyer targeting and deal structuring. Cowgirl Ventures operates at the intersection of both.
Valuation is based on cash flow, comparable sales, growth trajectory, client concentration, and market conditions. You'll get a straight answer.
Tech and SaaS businesses are often valued on a revenue multiple — particularly with recurring revenue, strong growth, or proprietary IP. The right buyer and process significantly impact the outcome.
Client concentration, owner dependency, undocumented cash flow, declining revenue, and messy financials. Most are fixable with time.
Valuation → preparation → marketing → buyer qualification → LOI negotiation → due diligence → closing. We manage every step.
Most transactions take six to nine months from listing to close. Well-prepared businesses priced correctly move faster.
Every buyer signs an NDA before receiving any information. We use blind profiles in marketing and control all information flow through closing.
In an asset sale the buyer purchases the business assets. In a stock sale they purchase the entity. Most small business transactions are asset sales. The structure has significant tax implications.
The seller receives a portion of the sale price over time rather than all cash at close. Common in smaller transactions — it bridges valuation gaps between buyer and seller.
No upfront fees. Commission paid at closing. We don't get paid until you do.
The seller receives a portion of the sale price over time rather than all cash at close. Common in smaller transactions — it bridges valuation gaps between buyer and seller.
Yes — for technology, tech-enabled, and professional services businesses nationally.
