FAQ
Answers for owners, buyers and professional advisors.
How Knoxxbridge tools, Business Passports, reports, permissions, currencies and the local OS beta work today—including what remains intentionally limited.
What is the difference between the public calculators and Knoxxbridge OS™?
Public calculators are one-time educational tools. They do not read, create or change a Business Passport. Knoxxbridge OS™ calculations operate inside a selected company record and retain eligible inputs, outputs, reports and history against that Business ID on the current device.
What is a Knoxxbridge Record™ or Digital Business Passport™?
It is the structured record for one business: identity, operating facts, financial inputs, calculator results, reports, evidence, authorized people and dated changes. The Business ID identifies the record but does not grant access to it.
Can an owner manage several businesses?
Yes, subject to the selected product tier. Portfolio intelligence can separate owned businesses, managed client assets and prospective acquisitions, then summarize valuation, revenue, SDE and EBITDA by currency.
How does Knoxxbridge support brokers, accountants and other advisors?
Advisor and institutional workspaces are designed to organize authorized client records separately from the advisor's own assets. Each client relationship can contain one or more Business Passports, and access remains specific to the person, record and permitted capability.
Does a Badge ID or Business ID unlock private information?
No. An ID supports exact discovery and record matching only. Viewing documents, editing data, running company-bound tools, downloading files or changing permissions requires explicit authorization from the appropriate record owner.
Can different people receive different access?
Yes. The local beta models roles such as owner/admin, broker, assistant, lawyer, lender and guest. Permissions can distinguish viewing, editing, calculator use, reporting, uploading, downloading and access administration. Enforceable multi-user security requires the future authenticated server.
How are countries and currencies handled?
Country and region belong to the user and business jurisdiction. Operating currency belongs to each business. Monetary figures display the currency code and symbol, and portfolio totals remain separated by currency until verified exchange rates and a reporting currency are available.
Where is my beta data stored?
Current OS beta records are stored locally in the browser on the device being used. A workspace backup can be downloaded and restored. Local storage is not encrypted cloud storage, does not synchronize between devices and should not be treated as the final secure production service.
Are uploaded files securely stored today?
Not yet. The current Secure File Cabinet™ records document metadata and filing workflow. Production file storage, encryption, authentication, retention policies and enforceable permissions require the external backend.
What do Knoxxbridge scores and grades mean?
They are structured decision-support indicators derived from the information entered. Missing, stale or unverified data reduces completeness and confidence. A complete Knoxxbridge Score™ requires all designated intelligence modules; no score is a formal appraisal, lending approval, legal opinion or guarantee.
What report options are available?
Automated reports organize calculator and Business Passport information into progressively more comprehensive formats. Human-reviewed products remain visibly locked until qualified review operations are available. Payment, permanent delivery and authenticated report history are part of the commercial infrastructure still being connected.
How long does the acquisition process take?
Most transactions take between 60 and 180 days depending on business size, financial readiness, diligence complexity, financing, and transition planning.
Do you require seller financing?
No. Every transaction is structured individually. Seller financing may help create stronger long-term retirement income, but it is not required in every deal.
Will my employees remain employed?
Whenever possible, Knoxxbridge prioritizes employee continuity and retention. Strong teams are part of the value of a business.
Can I stay involved after closing?
Yes. Some owners want a clean exit. Others prefer a transition period, advisory role, or gradual step-back structure.
What industries do you acquire?
Manufacturing, HVAC, logistics, commercial services, car washes, laundromats, commercial cleaning, facility services, and other stable cash-flow businesses.
Are conversations confidential?
Yes. Initial conversations are handled confidentially and respectfully. Sensitive information should only be shared when both sides are comfortable with the process.
What size businesses do you target?
Generally, Knoxxbridge prefers businesses producing at least $250,000 in annual SDE or owner earnings, but strong strategic fits may still be reviewed.
How do I know what my business is worth?
Value depends on earnings quality, industry, growth, management depth, customer concentration, assets, and deal structure. The Owner/Seller Tools™ can help model early scenarios before a formal review.
