Two scans. One from the outside, one from the inside. The Outside Scan reads publicly available data. The Inside Scan reads the documents. Together they show what a buyer will find, before anyone has to look.
Public data
Outside Scan What anyone can find out about a business, if they know where to look. Venny provides a comprehensive look for searchers and business owners.
Needs from the business Nothing Best for A first look, before anyone talks Levels Essentials · Advanced · Comprehensive From $695 Per legal entity
See Outside Scan pricing → Your documents
Inside Scan Like a home inspection, for your business.
Needs from the business Core documents, with permission Best for Before you go to market Levels Essentials · Advanced · Comprehensive By quote Scoped to the business
Get an Inside Scan quote → What's below the surface
What everyone sees Revenue
Profit
The asking price What diligence uncovers The business listing
Finance & Tax Numbers don't add up · Tax exposure · Add-backs Legal & Corporate Contracts void on sale · Lease gaps Debt & Ownership UCC liens · Guarantees · Unwritten ownership Customers & Sales Concentration risk · Contract terms People & HR 1099 misclassification · Owner dependency Operations & Tech No process docs · Vendor dependency IP & Risk Unlicensed IP · Key-person exposure Industry & Regulatory Safety violations · Regulatory gaps Iceberg, right ahead!
What everyone sees: revenue, profit and the asking price. What diligence uncovers:
Finance & Tax Numbers don't add up · Tax exposure · Add-backs Legal & Corporate Contracts void on sale · Lease gaps Debt & Ownership UCC liens · Guarantees · Unwritten ownership Customers & Sales Concentration risk · Contract terms People & HR 1099 misclassification · Owner dependency Operations & Tech No process docs · Vendor dependency IP & Risk Unlicensed IP · Key-person exposure Industry & Regulatory Safety violations · Regulatory gaps What a Venny scan can turn up Illustrative examples. Every business is different.
Debt & Ownership
Fix before a sale A 2017 equipment loan was paid off, but the lien was never released.
Why a buyer cares A buyer's lender will flag it before closing. The fix A one-page filing to release it. Customers & Sales
Could change the price Three of your top customers have contracts that end if the business is sold.
Why a buyer cares It can change the price. The fix Talk with them before a buyer does. People & HR
Ask an advisor Two installers are paid as contractors but work like employees.
Why a buyer cares Buyers look for this, and it can mean back taxes and penalties. The fix Review it with your CPA or attorney. More ways to get ready 1 Get your records in order We build your data room, help you fix what we find, and keep it ready.
Get pricing 2 Connect with a Venny-verified advisor A tax accountant, a lawyer or a Venny Guide.
Ask us 3 Respond to diligence questions Venny can help you respond to diligence questions, saving you loads of time.
Ask us about it Not sure where to start? Free for owners
Fill out a card. Become a member. Start free → For searchers and buyers
Low-price memberships. See an anonymous owner card when there's a strong overlap. Apply A scan is not a valuation, an audit, a Quality of Earnings review, or legal, tax or accounting advice.
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Venny is not a business broker, M&A advisor, broker-dealer or investment adviser, and does not give legal, tax, accounting or investment advice. We make private introductions, don't handle funds, and don't receive success fees. Examples are illustrative.
