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Selling a Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Consultants Business

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

We're seeing a high volume of shadow inventory in the business-for-sale market.

If your exit strategy involves selling a pharmacy and pharmaceutical consultants business now, you need to apply the right combination of preparation, strategy and common sense.

Selling to a Family Member

There is no easy way to sell a pharmacy and pharmaceutical consultants business, not even to a family member. Often, a sale to a family member creates fractures within the family. Whether you offer the family member special concessions or not, either the buyer or other family members may take offense. If possible, discuss a long-term, generational transition with the entire family and seek the advice of a professional consultant.

The Best Person to Sell Your Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Consultants Business

An unassisted business sale is a double-edged sword. Few people know your business as well as you do. The problem is that your passion for your business can also sabotage your sale. You see your company's potential. But buyers don't pay for potential - they pay for current market value. At a minimum, conduct an independent appraisal of the pharmacy and pharmaceutical consultants business to gain an objective sense of fair market value.

Realistic Expectations

Objectivity is a rare commodity in a business sale. Your estimate of your company's worth is probably skewed by your emotions and your close, personal connection to the business. It is difficult for many owners to accept the cold, hard facts about their company's worth, but objectivity is the name of the game in a successful pharmacy and pharmaceutical consultants business sale. Many sellers create a negotiation team to minimize the effect of their personal emotions on negotiations. More importantly, this team can perform a reality check on your expectations for the sale.

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