Kelly Business Advisors, LLC

07/08/2026

If you own a manufacturing business, you know how much goes into keeping it running. It is not just the products, equipment, inventory, production schedules, vendor relationships, and customer orders. It is your experience, your team, your systems, and years of decisions that helped build something valuable.

When the time comes to think about selling, that deserves more than a quick listing or a rushed conversation with a buyer.
In our latest article, we share a practical road-map for manufacturing business owners who want to prepare for a profitable exit. We cover what buyers look for, how to think about valuation, why clean financials matter, and how to make the business easier to transition when the time is right.

Read the full article here: https://kellybusinessadvisors.com/road-map-to-exit-a-manufacturing-business/

Learn a practical road-map to exit a small manufacturing business profitably, improve valuation, prepare for buyers, and plan a successful sale.

06/19/2026

Thinking about selling your business someday? One of the best things you can do is start preparing before you are ready to sell. Owner pay, one-time expenses, personal costs, staffing, and day-to-day owner involvement can all affect how buyers view the value of your business.

Our latest article breaks down the top 5 EBITDA adjustments business owners should understand before selling:
https://kellybusinessadvisors.com/top-5-ebitda-adjustments-before-selling-a-business/

At Kelly Business Advisors, we help business owners plan their next step with clarity and care.

Learn the top EBITDA adjustments business owners should review before selling, including owner pay, one-time expenses, personal costs, rent, and staffing.

06/12/2026

We’re excited to share something we’ve been working on: our new Kelly Business Advisors website is officially live!

We’d love for you to take a look:
https://kellybusinessadvisors.com/

For many business owners, selling a business is more than a transaction. It’s the result of years of hard work, long days, personal sacrifice, and a deep commitment to building something meaningful.

That’s why our goal has always been to offer guidance that feels steady, honest, and personal. Whether someone is just beginning to wonder what their business may be worth or is ready to explore selling, we’re here to help them understand their options and take the next step with confidence.

Our new website gives business owners a better look at who we are, how we help, and what they can expect when working with us. It also includes our Instant Valuation Estimator, created to help owners start the conversation with more clarity.

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Kelly Business Advisors helps Midwest business owners sell their small to midsize companies with confidence.

06/05/2026

Our team, John Kelly and Kiely Kelly Garcia, are back from a full week of learning, connecting, and getting re-energized for the work we do every day at Kelly Business Advisors.

They spent three days at the IBBA - International Business Brokers Association meeting, followed by two and a half days at the The M&A Source meeting in Minneapolis, surrounded by business brokers, M&A advisors, private equity groups, and industry leaders from across the country.

One of the most memorable moments of the week was hearing from Noel Pike, a silver medalist in skeleton, who shared her incredible story of perseverance, adversity, and what it took to reach the Olympic podium. Her message was a powerful reminder that growth often comes from pushing through the hard things.

The conferences were also packed with valuable sessions on finding multiple buyers, negotiation, valuation, tax, working capital, market trends, and the evolving role of AI in advisory work, especially when it comes to using new tools thoughtfully while protecting client confidentiality.

But some of the best moments happened outside the sessions.
John and Kiely had the chance to connect with other family teams in the industry, including father-son, mother-son, and mother-daughter partnerships. For Kiely, it was especially meaningful to build relationships with others who understand what it’s like to grow within a family business. She also attended a Women Business Brokers session and is already looking forward to the next one.

For John, who has been attending this meeting for 13 years, the Private Equity Speed Dating sessions were a major highlight. He presented two PE-ready transactions, received valuable market feedback, and made connections with private equity groups that may be the right fit for current and future clients.
They came home grateful, inspired, and fired up for what’s next.

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04/23/2026

This has been an excellent day.

This morning, Kiely launched a marketing campaign to sell our client’s real estate appraisal business. By 2:00 PM, we already had 11 buyers sign NDAs, and she has been on the phone with interested buyers ever since. With such a strong start, I anticipate reaching 50 buyers within the next two weeks.

If you know anyone considering selling their business, now is a great time—there’s high demand for quality businesses.

04/06/2026

The right team can make all the difference when selling a business. Clear expectations, good communication, and shared momentum can help the process feel smoother and more manageable from start to finish. When everyone is aligned, it is easier to keep things moving with confidence.

We help business owners navigate the sale process with clarity, responsiveness, and steady support.