You built this business over decades.
Find out what it could be worth — free, in 2 minutes.
Most business owners know that selling is an option — but have no idea where to start, what their business is actually worth, or whether anyone would even buy it.
The answer to all three starts with one free step.
NextPhase helps you understand what your business is worth, prepares it for a real sale, and connects you with qualified buyers — without giving up control or paying a broker commission.
Free valuation · No broker · No commitment
For buyers
The Deal Desk finds the number that doesn't hold.
Upload any CIM or P&L. In minutes, NextPhase reconciles the seller's own add-backs, recomputes cash flow, and turns the gaps into a target-specific diligence brief.
| Total add-backs, stated | 663,000 |
| Recomputed | 510,000 |
| Δ vs stated | (153,000) |
The seller's own tax return doesn't support $153,000 of the add-backs in their CIM. At a 3x multiple, that's $459,000 of asking price resting on figures that don't hold.
Stated in the CIM's add-back schedule; recomputed against the 2024 federal return.
YOUR OPTIONS
When it's time to move on, you have four options.
Most owners only know three.
Close the Doors
Walk away when you are ready. Keep some equipment and your customer list. Leave everything else behind.
Most owners default to this path simply because they never knew a sale was possible. Years of value, gone.
What you get: Nothing for the business itself.
Pass It Down
Transfer ownership to a family member or key employee. Works if someone wants it and is ready to run it.
Fewer than 1 in 3 family businesses successfully transfer to the next generation. And most family members aren't prepared or willing to take over.
What you get: Legacy, but rarely cash.
Hire a Broker
A business broker lists your business and manages the sale. Professional, but expensive.
Brokers are paid a percentage of your sale price at close — meaning their fee comes directly out of your proceeds. On smaller deals, many prioritize volume over your outcome.
What it can cost: often 8 to 12% of your sale price. On a $2M sale, that is up to $240,000 out of your pocket at close.
Prepare and List with NextPhase
We prepare your business for sale, verify your financials, build your buyer materials, and connect you with qualified buyers through our marketplace.
Most sellers who go through our free valuation discover their business is worth more than they expected. The process takes minutes. The knowledge lasts forever.
What it costs: Free to start — get your full valuation at no cost. $299/month when you are ready to prepare your listing and go to market. Nothing at close.
Not sure which is right for you? Start with a free valuation and see what your business is worth first.
Get My Free Valuation →HOW IT WORKS
Your Journey to a Successful Sale
Here is exactly what your path looks like from first question to closing day.
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Discover Your Value
Answer 3 questions. Get a real valuation range in 2 minutes — free, no signup required.
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Share Securely
Upload your financials to our AES-256 encrypted platform. Your identity stays completely private. Your employees and customers will never know.
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We Build Your Package
We prepare your CIM, verify your revenue, and identify every add-back that increases your price.
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Expert Review
An experienced advisor reviews everything before any buyer sees it. You go to market prepared, not exposed.
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Qualified Buyers Find You
Buyers sign a legally binding NDA before seeing a single detail. You approve who gets access.
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Close on Your Terms
You decide what to share and when to move forward. Your attorney and CPA stay involved throughout.
Your exit. On your terms.
Start My Journey →
THE PLATFORM
The seller-readiness platform for small business acquisitions.
Prepare. Verify. List.
Upload your financials and get a technology-assisted valuation in minutes. We generate your CIM (the document buyers use to evaluate your business), reconcile your revenue, and surface every add-back that increases your price. Then you list on our verified marketplace.
Start for free →Keep more of what you earned.
Traditional brokers charge 8-12% of your sale price, that's $160,000 on a $2M deal. NextPhase is free to get started and free through prep. $299/month begins only once your listing goes live. No success fee. No retainer. Nothing at close.
See how pricing works →Expert eyes on every deal.
Every valuation, CIM, and financial reconciliation is prepared through our platform and reviewed by an experienced advisor before any buyer sees it. Institutional quality at a fraction of traditional advisory fees.
Learn how it works →Your employees, customers, and competitors will never know you are exploring a sale.
Your listing is completely anonymous until you personally approve a buyer's request to connect. Your financial documents are protected with bank-level encryption. Nothing is shared without your explicit permission, ever.
"After witnessing business owners suffer at the hands of sophisticated investors, I felt called to offer something different.
We started NextPhase because business owners deserve to understand what the sale process looks like, to be equipped for the challenges it brings, and to navigate the complexities without fear of exploitation. Too often, owners are left with the short end of the stick simply due to a knowledge gap. Our goal is to bridge that gap.
NextPhase is more than a business. It is a movement to restore trust, transparency, and integrity in deal making."
WHO WE SERVE
Built for the businesses that keep America running.
If you built something real, we can help you sell it.
HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical
The trades that built your community and your reputation.
General Contractors & Builders
From custom homes to commercial builds — real businesses with real value.
Cleaning & Landscaping
Recurring routes, loyal clients, and predictable revenue buyers love.
IT & Managed Services
Monthly recurring revenue and contracted clients — some of the highest multiples in the market.
Home Services & Specialty Trades
Roofing, pest control, restoration, and everything in between.
Professional Services
Any owner-operated business doing $500K to $10M with real earnings and a real story.
Don't see your industry? We work with any owner-operated business doing $500K to $10M in annual revenue.
Research your industry multiples free →The business you built may be worth more than you think.
Find out where you stand — free. Thousands of business owners have spent decades building something valuable without ever knowing what it was worth. Don't be one of them.
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