Expression of Interest

Is your organization looking for ways to generate more revenue? Explore new revenue sources? Has your organization already identified social enterprise as part of an organizational strategy and is contemplating business acquisition?

They are a lot of advantages to buying an existing business including:
- A track record,
- A defined product or service,
- Employees,
- A market with real customers,
- A network of suppliers, an established distribution channel, and
- An income [1] .

If this is something your organization is interested in exploring, please complete this Expression of Interest. CSCNL is also compiling a listing of small businesses looking to sell. It is through a matching process that we aim to link potential sellers with potential buyers.

[1] Scale Collaborative, Pathways to a Successful Purchase, Adapted Buyers Workbook for Non-Profit and Charitable Organizations.

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* 1. First name

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* 2. Last name

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* 3. Email

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* 4. Organization

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* 5. Legal Structure of Organization

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* 6. LinkedIn

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* 7. Facebook

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* 8. Instagram

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* 9. Website

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* 10. X (formerly Twitter)

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* 11. How long has your organization been in operation?

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* 12. What is your organization's mission?

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* 13. Why is your organization interested in acquiring a business?

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* 14. Have you identified your social, organizational, and financial objectives that will determine the type of business that would make a good match?

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* 15. Who is the leading the acquisition exploration process (e.g. senior leadership, board member)?

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* 16. Has a business acquisition been discussed at the board table?

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* 17. Is there an understanding of the risk? What level of risk is acceptable in the acquisition and operational process?

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* 18. Do you have the right skill set and organizational capacity to undertake the acquisition? If not, what types of skills and support would you be looking for?

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* 19. Is there a specific type of business your organization is interested in (e.g. goods, services)? Do you have restrictions on the types of business your organization is interested in?

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* 20. What geographic location are you interested in? Please check as many as applicable

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* 21. Are you aware of a business currently for sale?

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* 22. Have you approached the business?

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* 23. Have you thought about how much your organization is willing to spend to make a business acquisition?

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* 24. Are you interested in:

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* 25. Do you have a real estate agent?

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* 26. Would you agree to us sharing this information with a potential seller?

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* 27. Would you agree to let us make your interest in buying public?

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* 28. Would you like to participate in a Meet and Greet with multiple potential sellers?

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