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Financial support for buying, selling and refinancing your business

Doug has been on the deal team. He knows what lenders and buyers ask for and how to be ready.

steps from first call to closing

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The numbers decide a deal.

Doug has led due diligence and negotiations on acquisitions, negotiated five bank refinancings and handled the reporting that comes with them. He can do the same for you, from the first conversation to closing.

Not at deal stage yet? Fractional CFO support gets your numbers ready, and Doug's background shows where the experience comes from.

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What we support

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  1. Buy-side due diligence

  2. Sell-side readiness and financial clean-up

  3. Financing and refinancing packages

  4. Financial modeling and valuation inputs

  5. Post-deal accounting and system integration

  6. Franchise and multi-location financial reporting

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From first call to closing

  1. Confidential intro call

  2. Scope and timeline

  3. Diligence or readiness review

  4. Findings and negotiation support

  5. Closing and integration

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What we don't do

Tax & Accounting By The Bay does not provide legal or investment-banking advice. When a deal needs an attorney or an investment banker, we'll point you to the right independent professional. See our Trusted Partners.

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