Each page explains who tends to buy that kind of company here, what they pay attention to, and what to clean up before a sale. If your field isn't listed, the valuation basics still apply.
Most of these fields also have state paperwork in common, covered in the Washington filings guides.
- Coffee roasters
How buyers value a Seattle coffee roaster: wholesale accounts, green coffee contracts, roasting capacity, cafes and the brand. What to prepare before you sell.
- Engineering firms
How buyers value a Seattle engineering firm: backlog, public and private clients, licensed staff, ownership transition and what to prepare before a sale.
- Freight forwarders
What buyers look for in a Seattle freight forwarder or customs brokerage: shipper accounts, carrier contracts, licensed staff and margins over time.
- Marine services
What buyers look for in a Seattle boat repair yard, moorage operation or marine supply company, and how leases, permits and seasonality affect the price.
- Optometry practices
How buyers value a Seattle area optometry practice: medical and routine eye care mix, optical sales, associate doctors, payers and the transition plan.
- Physical therapy clinics
What buyers look for in a Seattle area physical therapy clinic: referral sources, payer mix, therapist retention, credentialing and who is buying.
- Specialty food makers
What buyers look for in a Seattle specialty food maker: retail and distributor accounts, co packing, food safety, margins and brand ownership before a sale.
- Tree care companies
What buyers value in a Seattle area tree care company: certified arborists, utility and commercial contracts, equipment condition and safety records.