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ABI Active Search Program

Active Search

Are you a serious buyer?

You need a serious broker! Working with multiple business brokers is very frustrating.  Plus, your “perfect” business may not be on the market and searching can take months.  ABI has the answer; we call it the ABI Active Search program.  No more sitting back and waiting for an attractive opportunity to hit the market—be proactive!

The ABI Active Search program starts much the same way as the passive search. However, it allows you to pursue businesses that are not currently on the market.  By paying a nominal retainer and covering ABI’s normal success fee, you can achieve significant benefits, including:

• Higher probability of finding the right business
• No competition; you will be the only buyer involved
• Getting a better price
• Expert representation and a single point of contact

When you are ready to begin your search and become a business owner, call ABI today and learn more about the ABI Active Search program.

Passive Search

Not sure if business ownership is for you?  Or, perhaps, now is not the right time.  The Passive Search requires no time commitment on your part except to complete a Buyer Profile form and register on SFBusinessSales.com as a Preferred Buyer.  Then you can sit back and relax.  By completing these two tasks, you will gain access to new ABI listings before the public.  You will receive emails with opportunities that may be a good fit.  However, there is no guarantee. 

The only advantage to the passive search is that it’s free.  There are, however, some major disadvantages.

• Lower chance of actually making an acquisition
• Limited only to businesses currently on the market
• Could take months to find an attractive opportunity
• Must deal with multiple brokers to view the full range of opportunities
• Nobody is looking out for your best interests (remember, brokers represent the Seller)
• If you find a business you like, you will probably not be the only interested party
• Usually pay a higher price
• Will be exposed to fewer attractive businesses

There’s nothing wrong with a passive search.  However, if you are serious about becoming a business owner and want the best business at the best price, the clear choice is the ABI Active Search.  Call ABI today to learn more.

If you are interested in learning more about the Business Buying Process, download a short pamphlet by clicking here.