For Business Owners

Running a business is personal. Planning what comes next should be, too.

At CoLaborator, Inc., we work directly with existing business owners who are thinking about their next chapter - whether that means retirement, a partial sale, a merger, or bringing in a strategic partner to help the business grow. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Our role is to listen first, understand your goals, and explore options together.

Who This Is For

This page is for business owners who may be:

Considering retirement or succession planning
Exploring a full or partial sale of their business
Looking for growth capital without losing control
Interested in merging with a complementary business
Seeking a strategic partner to help professionalize or scale operations

If you recognize yourself in any of the above, a conversation with CoLaborator may be worthwhile.

How We Work With Business Owners

We are not traditional buyers and we are not passive investors. Our approach is collaborative and flexible, shaped around the owner and the business - not a preset structure.

Depending on the situation, we may work with owners through:

Acquisitions (full or majority ownership)

Minority investments

Strategic partnerships or joint ventures

Advisory or transition support

Merger discussions with aligned businesses

In some cases, owners remain actively involved. In others, they step back over time. What matters is alignment - not speed.

What Makes CoLaborator Different?

We work directly with owners, not just brokers

We value long-term relationships over short-term transactions

We focus on preserving what makes your business successful

We structure solutions around people, not just numbers

Our goal is to help good businesses continue to thrive - while respecting the effort and legacy behind them.

Industries We Commonly Explore

We are industry-agnostic, but we most often engage with businesses in:

Manufacturing
Construction
Logistics & Transportation
Distribution
Industrial & Business Services

What matters more than industry is the quality of the business and the goals of the owner. 👉 Click to See if You Qualify 👈

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Start a Conversation

If you are a business owner exploring what comes next, we welcome an initial, confidential conversation.

There is no obligation, no pressure, and no predefined outcome - just a discussion about possibilities.

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