Find answers to common questions about buying businesses, franchises, and investment opportunities on Acquity. Learn how our marketplace works and what you need to know to make informed acquisition decisions.
Acquity connects business buyers with verified sellers in a secure, transparent marketplace. Sellers list their businesses with detailed financial information and documentation, while buyers can browse, filter, and contact sellers directly. Our platform handles confidentiality agreements, verification, and facilitates the due diligence process to ensure safe transactions for all parties.
No, Acquity is not a traditional business broker. Instead, we operate as a marketplace platform that connects buyers directly with sellers. We don't represent either party, but we provide the infrastructure, tools, and resources to facilitate transparent business transactions. Our role is to verify listings, maintain confidentiality, and ensure both buyers and sellers have the information they need to make informed decisions.
Once you create a verified Acquity account, you can browse listings and express interest in any business. You can message sellers directly through our secure messaging system within the platform. For serious inquiries, you may need to sign an NDA before gaining access to additional confidential information. Sellers typically respond within 24-48 hours to qualified inquiries.
A serious buyer is someone who has the financial capacity, motivation, and intent to complete a business acquisition. On Acquity, we identify serious buyers by verifying their financial credentials, understanding their industry experience, and assessing their timeline for acquisition. This helps sellers focus their time on qualified prospects and protects both parties from time-wasting inquiries.
Yes, confidentiality is a core feature of Acquity. Business owners can control what information is public and what requires an NDA to access. Many sellers keep sensitive financial data, client lists, and supplier information confidential until a serious buyer signs a Non-Disclosure Agreement. This protects business operations from competitors and maintains the privacy of stakeholders.
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is a legal contract that protects sensitive business information from unauthorized disclosure. On Acquity, sellers can require buyers to sign an NDA before accessing confidential financial details, customer information, or operational data. Once you sign, you gain access to restricted information but are legally bound to keep it confidential. NDAs are essential for protecting business value during the sales process.
Acquity verifies listings through a multi-step process that includes ownership validation, financial documentation review, and information accuracy checks. Sellers must provide proof of ownership, tax returns, and business records. Our team reviews this documentation to ensure listings are legitimate and that the information presented is accurate. This verification process protects buyers from fraudulent or misleading listings.
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