Consulting

Independent Business Appraisals

Gentry Company works with several independent business appraisal groups that can prepare a detailed appraisal of a business value. Such reports are prepared on a fixed price basis, with charge reflecting size of business / scope of appraisal.

Services below can be provided on a time and material basis:

Getting Your Business Ready to Sell

Our principal, Fred Gentry, has extensive experience in evaluating businesses from a buyer perspective. He can provide a review of the business operations and identify problems or issues that a serious buyer will likely find and make recommendations on solutions now. Since buyers are largely interested in historical cash flows in their evaluations, improving your results now will likely pay off significantly in the eventual selling price.

Cost Benefit Analysis

Fred Gentry has extensive experience in performing economic analysis of facility / operational improvement options in order to determine what option makes the most sense.

Services below can be provided on a retainer / success fee basis:

Identifying Acquisition / Merger Targets

Gentry Company can develop a list of acquisition targets or merger opportunities that would fit with your particular business. We can further assist in make contact with such targets.

Identifying Invesment / Management Assistance For Your Business

If you don’t want to sell your business, but are interested in partially cashing out, bringing in added capital or adding management talent, we may be able to help. Depending on your need, we may be able to introduce a potential partner for your business.