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Selling a Carpet, Rug, and Upholstery Cleaning Equipment Rental Business

Selling a carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business doesn't happen overnight. It takes a deliberate process to get top dollar for your company.

Selling a carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business isn't as simple as listing a power tool on eBay. These days, the business-for-sale market is a hostile place for inexperienced and uninformed sellers.

Despite the conventional wisdom, we believe current economic conditions are right for selling a carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business. We'll tell you what you need to know to achieve a successful sale outcome

Preparing for What's Next

The decision to sell your carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business can't be made without adequate consideration of what will happen after the sale. Although next steps may seem inconsequential, they actually play an important role in shaping the structure of the sale of your carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business. In today's market, many buyers expect seller financing - a concession that might not be a possibility for sellers whose next step requires the entire proceeds at the time of the sale.

After the Sale

Due diligence has ended and you're ready to close on the sale of your carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business. All that stands between you and the sale proceeds is a few signatures, right? Not so fast. The transition to the new owner, the distribution of sale proceeds and other issues can weigh heavily on sellers. If there are pending details that still need to ironed out, address them ASAP to ensure a smooth closing and transition.

How to Skillfully Address Buyer Concerns

Business sellers sometimes struggle to maintain a positive attitude when dealing with buyers. It's completely normal for carpet, rug, and upholstery cleaning equipment rental business sellers to be asked pointed questions during due diligence. Avoid answering buyer concerns with vague generalities. Instead, be as specific as possible, even if it means doing additional research before offering a response. If due diligence drags on too long, your broker may need to intervene.

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