9330 LBJ Freeway, Suite 900, Dallas, TX 75243
Dallas Business Broker: Whitehurst Mergers & Acquisitions

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  • Connecting Sellers & Buyers
    Connecting Sellers & Buyers
    Whitehurst M&A has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth area for 20 years, successfully closing more than 110 business sale transactions.
  • Ensuring Confidentiality Throughout the Sale
    Confidentiality
    Whitehurst M&A ensures discretion throughout the sale. Potential buyers must sign confidentiality agreements and provide financial profiles before receiving any business information.
  • Delivering the Highest Justifiable Sale Price
    Delivering the Sale Price
    Whitehurst M&A completes a no cost opinion of value for prospective clients to determine the highest justifiable sale price. This value opinion is very accurate and is a good expectation of the amount a seller will receive selling the business.
  • Plugged into the Right Resources
    An Extensive Buyer Database
    Whitehurst M&A’s extensive buyer database includes over 2,000 high net worth individuals, corporations, and private equity groups.
  • Targeting the Right Buyers
    Qualified Buyers
    As a leading business broker, we work with you to find the right buyer when selling your business. We perform key interviews with stakeholders, competitive market analysis, and work with you to determine a key list of qualified buyers.
  • Experience to Manage the Sale Maze
    Experience to Sell
    Whitehurst Mergers & Acquisitions has been successfully helping clients find their way through the maze of selling their businesses for nearly 20 years.
  • Guiding Sellers to the Finish Line
    Business Sale Success
    We sell more than 80 percent of the businesses we engage with, compared to the business broker industry average of less than 35 percent success rate.

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Selling Your Business? Get Your Questions Answered

When should I develop an exit strategy? Is this the best time to sell my business? Is my company ready for sale? How do I make my business attractive to a private equity firm? Should I sell my business for cash or owner finance? Ask Whitehurst now...
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Sell My Business | Dallas, Fort Worth

  • How do I choose a business broker?

    Whitehurst suggests meeting with the broker at the broker's office, looking at the broker's marketing packages on former deals and meeting the broker's support staff. A business owner should also ask for seller references before making the final decision on which agency to hire.

  • Are there upfront costs with a broker?

    Whitehurst does not take any upfront fees or valuation fees and believes business brokerage should be a success fee endeavor. As such, Whitehurst only gets paid if the deal closes, and at closing.

  • How do I get the best deal selling my business?

    It is important to have your broker take you, the business owner, through all of detailed steps, from start to finish, when selling your company. Knowing what to expect, and when, will enable you to handle the sale effectively and be able to get the highest price.

  • How long will I have to stay on after the sale?

    In some situations a business can only be sold if the seller stays for years after the sale. In most business sales Whitehurst has handled, the seller has only had to stay for a month or two at most.

  • What about the tax implications of selling my business?

    Effective business selling only happens if your broker has accurately determined the highest justifiable price in selling the business and made sure you have the most money from the sale in your pockets on April 16th, the year after the sale. An experienced business broker does not replace your CPA, and does not give out tax advice, but the broker must to be aware of the tax implications in any prospective sale, and as such, to get the business deal started with the seller's tax implications in mind.

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TESTIMONIAL

  • It was a real pleasure to deal with Whitehurst M&A, as they are very professional. They actually sold our business much quicker than we had initially expected. We would highly recommend their brokerage services to anyone in need.
    B.H. - Concrete Company
  • Thank you. It was a pleasure. From the initial meeting to the final signature, Whitehurst M&A handled this transaction in the uppermost professional manner. I will highly recommend Bill Whitehurst to anyone or group looking to buy or sell a business. Again, thanks for a pleasurable experience.
    J.V. - Construction Company
  • Bill Whitehurst handled the sale of our company with professionalism and confidentiality. We always felt that our interests were being well represented throughout the sale process. We would recommend this firm to anyone wishing to either buy or sell a family owned business.
    G.M. - HVAC Company
  • They were able to find several qualified buyers in a very short period of time, and did so very discretely. Whitehurst M&A conducts business in a very professional manner with a high level of integrity. They provided valuable guidance to us through the whole process.
    M.L. - Commercial Printing Company
  • We were quite impressed with the number of interested parties you brought to us as well as your patience in allowing us to wait for the “right” person to whom to sell. You were all very prompt in returning phone calls, dedicating with potential buyers, procuring answers and information and diligent in your concern for our best interests and well-being.
    T.B. - Hair Salon
  • When I decided to sell my firm, I was skeptical about being able to keep the deal confidential. My broker, Bill Whitehurst, kept the deal confidential all through the selling process to closing. I had also tried to sell the company myself and it was a virtual disaster. Bill kept the deal on track in spite of all of the obstacles that came up. They were very professional in everything that they did in this deal.
    L.H. - Swimming Pool Maintenance Company
  • Prior to listing of the business, they offered significant guidance and advice, which enabled us to create an excellent document to attract prospective buyers. It’s not only what you offer, but also how it is presented. Bill Whitehurst was astute enough to know when to be directly involved in the negotiations, and when to allow the buyer/seller private negotiations.
    G.L. - Produce Distributor
  • Bill Whitehurst took charge of the total process in selling my business. Bill kept me well informed throughout the deal and kept the process moving forward. I did not have any surprises, and got my price.
    A.T. - Commerical Printing Company
  • Before I hired Bill Whitehurst to sell my firm I had the company listed with another broker for over a year. During that period I had no offers. Bill had three buyers looking over the deal and having buyer / seller meetings with me fairly quickly after I listed with him. The bottom line is that I got my price and am very sincere in recommending Bill Whitehurst to any business owner that is interested in selling their firm.
    L.H. - Electronics Manufacturing Firm
  • When I made up my mind to sell my collision repair shop, because this is a very specialized field, I was worried if we would be able to find any capable buyers.  Bill produced buyers in a reasonable period of time. In fact, we received two letter offers and were able to pick the best buyer and best solution for the sale. Based on my experience, I would recommend any business owner wanting to sell to hire Bill Whitehurst to handle the deal.
    A.B. - Body Shop


Bill Whitehurst

Since 1996, Bill has been active in the Merger & Acquisition and Business Brokerage Industry. He has personally brokered over one hundred transactions and has also supervised and trained other intermediaries.

As a writer, Bill has co-authored two books: “EXIT: A Business Owner’s Guide to Selling a Company” and “ENTRANCE: A Buyer’s Guide to Purchasing a Business.”

In addition, he has lectured at dozens of association meetings on various topics involving the M&A Industry.
More About Bill Whitehurst

EXIT – Guide To Selling A Business

EXIT Selling Your Business - Bill Whitehurst

Table of Contents
1. The Major Steps Involved in Selling a Business
2. Determining When to Sell
3. Gathering Pertinent Documents
4. Understanding Owner’s Discretionary Cash Flow
5. Understanding the Valuation Process
6. Why Use a Business Broker?
7. How to Choose the Right Business Broker
8. Who are the Buyers?
9. Working with Buyers
10. Showing a Business
11. Negotiating and Deal Structure
12. Closing
13. Pitfalls to Avoid
14. How to Prepare for Selling at a Later Time
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