Begin with the broad picture
Describe what your business does, the kinds of customers it serves, and what you are considering. Your timing might be immediate, years away, or undecided. Approximate company size can help provide context if you know it; the inquiry form lets you leave the earnings range blank.
Say what would make a conversation useful
Perhaps you want to understand how introductions work, whether a buyer’s interests could align, or how to think about your future role. Mention the priorities that would shape your decision: employees, customers, culture, or plans outside the business. Use those priorities to guide your questions about the buyer’s plans.
Keep sensitive detail out of the first inquiry
The initial form is not a place for detailed financial statements, customer identities, employee records, account numbers, or confidential documents. A broad description is enough to start. For example, you could describe the kind of work your company performs without naming individual customers or sending contracts.
Permission comes before the introduction
Contacting Signal View does not authorize us to introduce you or share identifying company information with a third party. We ask for your permission first. Before agreeing, discuss why the introduction may be relevant and what information you are comfortable sharing.
Treat later information requests as a separate decision
If the conversation develops, ask who needs the information, what they need it for, and how it will be handled. Clarify the confidentiality arrangements before sharing sensitive material. Each stage is a separate opportunity to decide what information is useful and appropriate to share.
Choose a contact address you are comfortable using
The owner form asks for an email address, not necessarily your company email. Company name and phone are optional. You can keep your first message brief and explain what you want to understand before providing more context.
Start with one useful question.
You might begin with: “I’m thinking about the next few years and would like to understand how an introduction works.” You do not need a sale decision to ask that question.
General information about buyer introductions. This guide is not legal, tax, accounting, investment, or valuation advice.