Unlock your business's potential: value, optimize, sell.
About Us
SureStep Business Advisors, founded by Colette Kemp, is dedicated to helping business owners who are thinking about selling to pass the torch to the next generation of business owners who will keep your business locally owned.
Colette understands that selling your business isn’t just about the business, it’s a pivotal moment in your life. Having watched her own father close his small business upon retirement, only to regret it, she knows firsthand the weight of this decision and outcome.
That’s why she’s committed to ensuring other business owners don’t make the same decision.
Colette saw firsthand how different things might have turned out if her father had taken a different path. His business was strong, a real cornerstone of the community, but when it came time to retire, he relied solely on his own instincts instead of seeking expert advice.
Had he spoken to someone who understood business valuations, the process of selling, and the buyers in the market, he likely would have realized he didn’t have to close his business in order to retire.
That realization came too late for her father... but not for others.
That’s what led Colette to start SureStep Business Advisors. She couldn’t change her dad's decision, but she could help other business owners write a better next chapter by guiding them through the planning and preparation that leads to a successful sale.
With years of experience as both a business owner herself and an accredited small business consultant, Colette brings expertise and empathy to the process. She helps owners like you find "Ideal" buyers who truly appreciate what you’ve built, people who will continue your hard work, nurture your employees, and keep your business a vital part of the community.
At SureStep, we believe small businesses are the backbone of Main Street, and they deserve more than a quick sale or closing of the doors.
Our focus is on thoughtful transitions, ensuring your business remains in the hands of someone who will protect its legacy and keep it thriving for years to come.
