Sell Your Business in NYC & New Jersey,
With an Advisor on Your Side.
C-Life & Partners advises owners of service businesses in the five boroughs and North & Central New Jersey (cleaning, facility services, trades and other B2B services) on preparing, valuing and selling their business. Confidential, no pressure, and you decide every step.
You Built Something Valuable.
Let’s Make Sure You Get Paid for It.
How Selling With C-Life Works
- A confidential conversation. We learn about your business, your goals and your timeline. Nothing is shared with anyone.
- Your free valuation. A realistic value range based on owner earnings, contracts, client mix and how much the business depends on you.
- An exit-readiness plan. The 2–3 things a buyer would discount you for, and what you can fix in the time you have.
- Finding the right buyer. Individual operators, larger companies expanding in NYC and New Jersey, or investors, matched to what matters to you.
- Terms that work for you. Price is one piece. Cash at closing, seller financing, your transition time and your team’s future all matter.
What Buyers Pay For
Buyers of service businesses pay most for recurring, contract-backed revenue, a spread-out client list (no single client above 20–25%), a business that runs without the owner day to day, clean books that match the tax returns, and a stable team. The good news: most of these can be improved before you sell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my business worth?
Most small service businesses are valued as a multiple of seller’s discretionary earnings (profit plus the owner’s pay and add-backs). Where you land depends on contract quality, client concentration, how much the business depends on you, and team stability. A free valuation gives you a realistic range.
How long does it take to sell a business?
A well-prepared sale usually takes 6 to 12 months from first conversation to closing. Starting 12 to 24 months early gives you time to fix issues that lower the price.
Will my employees and clients find out I’m selling?
Not unless you decide to tell them. Details are shared only with buyers who sign a non-disclosure agreement, and only with your approval.
Do my contracts transfer to a new owner?
It depends on each contract’s assignment clause. Some transfer automatically, some need the client’s consent. Reviewing them early is one of the first steps in preparing to sell.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Service businesses in the five boroughs of New York City and North and Central New Jersey, especially commercial cleaning and facility services, plus trades and other B2B service companies.
See What Your Business Is Worth
Takes 2 minutes. 100% confidential. We’ll reach out within 1 business day.