Exit Planning Techniques By Market
Selling a Financial Document Information Services Business
We hear from a lot of business owners who are timid about listing their financial document information services business. Despite the mood of the market, we think there are still opportunities to receive a good price for your financial document information services business. Here's what you need to know . . .
Business-for-sale markets are less dependent on economic conditions than most sellers think they are.
They require careful planning and an intentional strategy that emphasizes your financial document information services business's strengths and meets the needs of the marketplace. As a business seller, you need to go into the process with the mental goal of presenting your business in the best possible light.
When the Sale Goes Off-Course
Many financial document information services business are tempted to save brokerage fees by selling their businesses on their own. Although there are exceptions, solo sales typically take longer and are less productive than brokered sales. As a rule, no business should sit on the market for more than six months without attracting the interest of at least a handful of qualified buyers. Lack of buyer enthusiasm or persistence indicates that something is wrong. Hire a broker and conduct a professional appraisal ASAP.
Buyer Concessions
Sellers aren't the only ones who can make concessions in a business sale. In many instances, sellers can request buyer concessions. Although this scenario frequently plays out around seller financed deals, it's possible to push for a higher sales price or other form of compensation if you agree to mentor the buyer for a specified period of time. Like seller concessions, buyer concessions should be addressed during negotiations, before the preparation of a Letter of Intent.
Setting the Stage
Effective financial document information services business preparation focuses on communicating value to prospective buyers. In our experience, it pays to solicit the advice of a professional business broker as soon as possible. A good broker will guide you through the preparation stage and make sure you've covered all the bases. Specifically, brokers can advise you about the preparation of financial statements and other documents buyers expect to see in a premium financial document information services business opportunity.
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