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Three Business Selling Options

Hand holding a magnifying glass emphasizing the word BEST over GOOD and BETTER.

We’ve spoken with thousands of business owners over our 45 year career - and one thing is clear:

Every owner is different.
Some want control.
Some want full service.

Most want both.


Stay in Control - With the Level of Business Selling Support You Need

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Option 1: The Business Selling Blueprint™ DIY

A clear, structured DIY system to help you sell your business with confidence.


It Includes:

  • Complete step-by-step sale roadmap
  • Proven templates and tools
  • Buyer and lender preparation guidance
  • Process checklists to stay on track
  • Two 1-hour virtual review calls


✅ Best for:
Owners who want control - and with the right structure in place.


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Option 2: The Business Selling Blueprint™ Partner  ⭐ Most Popular                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

For owners who want to stay in control while having an experienced partner by their side. We work as partners throughout your business sale completing a series of steps together to present to buyers and lenders, a well organized and throughout business opportunity. 


What's Included: 

  • Lender-Based Pricing Strategy: Work with us and your accountant to establish pricing using the same principles lenders review when assessing financing opportunities. 
  • Confidential Marketing Setup: Protect employees, customers, suppliers, and your reputation through blind marketing techniques. 
  • Active Market Exposure: Promotion through our multiple online & regional channels designed to attract qualified buyers. 
  • Buyer Screening & Filtering: We help identify serious buyers while filtering out unqualified inquiries. 
  • Discovery Call Support: Guidance and participation during early buyer conversations when required. 
  • Structured Review Calls: Regular progress reviews and ongoing deal support. 
  • Unlimited Phone Access: Reach out whenever you need advice, direction, or a second opinion. 
  • Offer & Closing Guidance: Professional support through negotiations, due diligence, financing, and closing. 
  • Experience: Over the past 45 years, we've had a front-row seat to hundreds of business sales. Along the way, we've learned what works, what doesn't, and we share those lessons with our clients every step of the way. 


✅ Best for:
Owners who want expert guidance and support throughout the process while remaining actively involved in selling their business. 


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Option 3: Success-Based Business Brokerage 

Negotiable Commission Structure 


For owners who prefer a traditional brokerage relationship with compensation tied to results. 


Some business owners are comfortable investing upfront in systems, guidance, and support. 


Others prefer the peace of mind that comes from knowing their Brokers compensation is earned upon the successful sale of the business. 


If that sounds like you, our Success-Based Business Brokerage option aligns our success with yours. 

Throughout the process, we work closely with you using our Business Selling Blueprint processes to help position your business, attract qualified buyers, navigate negotiations, and guide the transaction toward a successful closing. 


Best For 

Business owners who prefer a traditional brokerage model and are more comfortable with a larger commission-based arrangement where fees are earned upon a successful sale. 


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Why It Matters 

We know firsthand from our own business selling history and from helping our clients, the sale of your business will be one of the most important financial and personal decisions you’ll ever make.. 


We help you do it right—so you can maximize value, reduce stress, save money, and move on with confidence. 


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Which Option Is Right For You? 


Business Selling Blueprint "Teach Me" 

You want a proven roadmap and the tools to confidently manage the sale yourself. 


⭐ Most Popular...Business Selling Blueprint Partner "Guide Me" 

You want to stay in control while having professional support every step of the way. 


Success-Based Business Brokerage "Represent Me" 

Ideal for business owners who would rather pay a larger success fee when their business sells than invest in an upfront engagement.

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Build a One-Person Business Worth Buying™

Nearly three out of every four businesses in Canada have no employees. Many of these businesses are completely dependent on the owner, making them difficult to sell and challenging to transition. 


If this sounds familiar, Build a One-Person Business Worth Buying™ will show you how to build value beyond yourself.

Who We Partner With

We work best with Canadian independent business owners who:

  • Are thinking about selling within the next 3–24 months
  • Have at least 3 years of financial records
  • Generate $100,000–$2,500,000 in revenue
  • Want a time tested structured, step-by-step selling strategy
  • Are open to guidance and collaboration
  • Understand that preparation  drives results
  • Take pride in what they’ve built and want to exit properly


👉 In short: owners who get it


The result? 

A more prepared business, better-quality buyers, and a smoother path to a successful sale .

3 Ways To Learn. All Free

Option 1:  Send for Our Business Selling Blueprint™ Info Guide                                                                           

Get an overview of the selling process and what to expect - so you can start your sale off on the right foot.


Send for The Business Selling Blueprint™ Info Guide


Option 2: Book a Discovery Call                                                                                                 

Think of this call as a “no-pressure, no-jargon” conversation. We’ll talk through your business and situation, answer your questions, and help you figure out your next step - without turning it into a sales pitch.


Book a Discovery Call


Option 3: Book a Free Outside-In Business Review       


A practical review of where you stand today - steps it will take to sell your business properly plus gain a sense of what your business will look like to buyers and lenders.                              


Book a Free Outside-In Business Review


👉Regardless of the option you choose you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding on how to get your sale off on the right foot.




The Affordable Business Partner is a trade name of First Step Business & Franchise Consulting Inc.     

Specializing in helping Business Owners with their sale. How can we help you?

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