AGPS, An Extraordinary Business Consultant

Strong Client Base

In the past ten years, AGPS has served countless entrepreneurs and well-established business, and has successfully closed more than 300 cases.

We have accumulated a group of entrepreneurs and investors with strong business insights and financial resources over the years.

Reliable Gatekeeper

With our robust and well-established buying and selling process, we are able to identify solid and high-quality business opportunities, and validate the legitimacy of the buyer and seller.

We also provide advisory and consultation services by adding innovative elements into a traditional business model.

Our Service

Capital Injection

We find reliable investors for growing enterprises, who support them with funding, resources and technology, allowing them to thrive.

Business Succession

We match entrepreneurs based on their background, interests, expertise and resources with industry and business most suited to them.

Franchise

We connect high-quality franchises to suitable entrepreneurs, enabling them to start on the basis of a stable and established brand. And the brand can leverage the skillset and resources of the entrepreneurs to further expand into the region.

Professional Field

Preliminary Valuation

Estimates are made from several factors such as brand history, management, profit, and business development trends, as well as calculations of the payback period

Contractual Protection

We provide all-rounded contractual protection for the deals, including but not limited to purchase asset listings and non-compete agreements. We also assist with handover training, payment terms, financial reviews, leasing arrangements, pre-settlement debts and liabilities.

Strategy And Consultation

We provide continuous consulting services to SMEs and start-up companies, which covers corporate analysis, market positioning, business models, market updates and business trends.

Buyer and Seller Searching

Searching for the right buyers and sellers takes a lot of time and resources. Due to professionalism, we spend time reviewing the business and summarizing the structure, reviewing records, and researching the industry for you at the same time. This allows us to proactively address any issues that may affect future sales of the business, provide you with an accurate value estimate, and develop a comprehensive plan to sell your business to potential buyers.

By this you save time, and no longer like a blind man, searching aimlessly one by one!

Business Succession Matching

Business portfolio analysis by experienced business consultants to maximize shareholder value. At the same time, evaluate the business model to retain and enhance the business value. Prepare for your exit, execute an effective selling process, and reduce transaction risk.

Matching suitable entrepreneurs and investors for the growing high-quality industry, so that the industry can receive support from funds, human resources, technology, etc., so that the industry can be inherited.

Brand Layout Expansion

A successful chain brand is not only the product that meets the needs of consumers in function but also the brand that provides additional added value for consumers.

Brand establishment is a "time-consuming" and "expensive" investment. No company's success is easy to achieve. The long-term development of a brand requires a continuous investment of resources. Therefore, the success formula of franchising is not just about attracting consumers with heart. Instead, it shows the value and goals of the company's operation in a unified way, and is consistent with the core concept of investors; thus formulating a unique market strategy.

Finally, don't forget that the most critical core of franchising lies in people, and we can find people who "fit the soul of the brand" for you.

FAQ

What’s the difference between AGPS and free online business buy/sell platforms?

At AGPS, we provide both seller and buyer with contractual protection, while at the same time, we analyse the background, ability, character, and business participation of the buyer and seller to come up with the most appropriate match.

The most important aspect of facilitating a transaction is trust. It is our responsibility to set terms on the basis of mutual trust, anticipate the problems that may arise in the transaction and provide solutions. This is how we stand out from free online business selling platforms.

AGPS has been in the business for more than 10 years, and has successfully closed over 300 cases.

How does AGPS help me to sell the business?

AGPS will gather all necessary information of your business depending on the nature of the sale. The extend of detail is important as only the complete and accurate picture of the business can protect both the buyer and seller. We understand your needs and concerns, and provide you the most suitable candidates from our database.

How do I know if the financial data is accurate?

The seller is requested to provide accurate financial data. At the same time, there’s an extra layer of checking from the financial auditor.

The clause “acceptable unfavourable condition” in the purchase contract also states the acceptance of the terms when unfavourable condition arises, where the buyer can choose to forgo the agreement or renegotiate the price.

The clause protects the seller just the same, so as to make sure the business passes the financial audit for deal completion.

Can I buy / sell only a part of the business?

It’s totally doable as long as both parties agree. Having said that, the seller will have to consider more about the synergy with a new partner when it comes to partial ownership transfer. The difficulty and cost will increase as it involves complex discussion and negotiation among exiting and staying partners.

I’d like to keep the management team after acquiring the business. How do I make sure of that?

The employment contract belongs to the company. As a result, buying company shares will guarantee the stay of the personnel. If the transaction only involves buying the company assets, you will need to renegotiate and re-hire the existing employees. AGPS will be able to facilitate the transition in either way.

When is the right time to buy a business?

There might never be a “perfect” time to buy a business. With certain degree of know-how of the market and industry, sufficient cashflow and manpower, and most importantly, enough conviction, the sooner the better. Why wait to see others succeed and start regretting that you didn’t do it earlier?

How do I know the fair value of my business if I put it on the shelf?

The estimation of the business value is a combined assessment from several aspects:

Brand History: How established is the brand and the standard operating procedure?
Management: Will the key personnel stay after the transition? How’s the training and staffing situation?
Profit: What’s the pay-back period given the business model and market forecast?

Most of our competitors only stress on the profit factor, and as a result, the buyers are not getting the full picture of the transaction, which may cause disputes.

How does AGPS determine if this business is “value for money”?

There are many factors in valuation, so the price is only one of the indicators if the business suits you. We will match the buyer to appropriate business opportunity based on the background, ability, character and past experience. Those would be the key to future success instead of the selling price.