Preparing to Sell Your Business in 2026—What You Need to Know to Maximize Value

Business Growth Roundtable presented by NJBIA

Despite the economic uncertainty of 2025, private equity firms and strategic buyers are poised with more than $1 trillion in their coffers to make moves in 2026. For owners, this presents an extraordinary opportunity—but only if your company is prepared, well-structured, and positioned to stand out.

The steps you take now will directly impact your valuation later.

Join industry experts for a Q&A where you’ll learn how to navigate the complexities of selling a business in 2026 with clarity and confidence.

They’ll cover:

• Today’s M&A market dynamics—rates, demand, and dry powder trends
• How buyers evaluate companies and what drives premium valuations
• The current financing environment, including SBA and private capital shifts
• How to prepare your business for due diligence and eliminate red flags
• How to create competitive buyer interest and strengthen negotiation leverage

Who Should Attend

This session is ideal for:

• Founders and owners planning an exit within 1–5 years
• Companies interested in knowing their true valuation today
• Businesses experiencing growth and preparing for the next strategic step
• Owners who want to avoid common selling mistakes and maximize leverage

To ensure your most pressing questions are answered, please submit them on the Zoom registration page.

Register today.
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017676367888/WN_0sGOWWvnRqmpYDJw1KtGuA

About Our Speakers:

**Jason Guerrettaz - Websiteclosers.com**
Founder & Marketing Strategist, Website Closers, LLC

Jason is a former corporate attorney who has advised mid-market companies and Fortune 500 firms. He later served as General Manager for a major digital marketing agency. Drawing on his legal, operational, and digital experience, he founded United Commerce Group, which owns web properties like GunSafes.com, Saunas.com, MassageChairs.com, and Melondipity.com. Jason launched Website Closers to address a gap in how online businesses are brokered—bringing deep operational insight and a hands-on understanding of internet business to every deal.

**Ron Matheson – Webclosers.com**
Co-Founder & Experienced Broker, Website Closers, LLC

Ron has over twenty years of experience buying and selling online companies. He began his entrepreneurial journey in 1985 after leaving UCLA Film School to open Off The Wall, an art and framing gallery in Colorado Springs, which grew into a chain of over 20 retail stores across several states. Ron owned and operated other businesses including Thomas Kinkade Signature Galleries, Dixies Hot Cinnabuns, and Bearly Camelot. In the early 2000s he tried re-entering business as a buyer, which led to the insight that many brokers were underprepared on diligence. This spurred him to become a broker himself, where he’s built a reputation as one of the top internet business brokers in the U.S., supported by awards and consistent Top-10 rankings.