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Selling a Centrifugal Machinery Business

Many business leaders say that now isn't the time to try to sell a centrifugal machinery business. Don't be deterred by economic uncertainty. There are plenty of reasons why this is the right time to put your centrifugal machinery business on the market.

Economic data is scary stuff for small business owners. But quarterly data dumps don't impact centrifugal machinery business sales nearly as much as sale strategy.

Despite the conventional wisdom, we believe current economic conditions are right for selling a centrifugal machinery business. We'll tell you what you need to know to achieve a successful sale outcome

When to End Negotiations

If the devil is in the details, the negotiation stage of a centrifugal machinery business sale is the devil's playground. But sooner or later, someone needs to bring negotiations to a close. Unfortunately, that responsibility often falls on the seller. It's not unusual for a centrifugal machinery business sale negotiation to reach an impasse over price or other concessions. At this point in the process, an awareness of negotiation parameters really pays off. If the buyer is unwilling to accept your minimum demands, it's time to end negotiations and move on to the next prospect.

What to Expect in a Centrifugal Machinery Business Sale

It's impossible to predict the emotional highs and lows you will experience during the sale of your centrifugal machinery business. The emotions of a sale are complicated by the fact that it may take time to locate the right buyer and the final sale price may be less than you think your centrifugal machinery business is worth. Although it isn't easy, you can mitigate the emotional impact of a centrifugal machinery business sale by setting realistic expectations before you list your business.

How to Work with Business Brokers

Brokerage is a mainstay of the business-for-sale marketplace. Brokerage is particularly common in the centrifugal machinery business-for-sale market, where aggressive selling strategies are the norm. But a good broker doesn't relieve your responsibility for contributing to the sale process. Like it or not, you are going to be an integral player in the sale of your centrifugal machinery business. Successfully brokered sales are based on solid relationships between brokers and sellers as well as the strict execution of a common selling strategy.

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