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Selling a Protective Masks Business

We hear it all the time: 'This economy is a hostile environment for a business sale.' However, protective masks businesses haven't heard the news and are reporting steady action on the business-for-sale market.

Business sellers sometimes face a long, hard struggle to get fair market value for their companies. But with the adequate preparation, your protective masks business can attract buyers who recognize its potential.

If your exit strategy involves selling a protective masks business now, business sellers may need to apply a combination of incentives and techniques.

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. You can also choose to exclude certain items like equipment or inventory from the deal if the buyer isn't willing to meet your price expectations. By selling excluded assets on the secondary market, you can compensate for an anemic sale price.

Handling Unexpected Outcomes

Every business seller dreams of a fast sale and a fat payday. However, no one told the marketplace about your expectations. The outcome of your sale will be determined by market forces - not by your personal circumstances or desires. Surprises are inevitable, so to minimize the disappointment you will need to prioritize the outcomes you require from the sale. In the event that the sale fails to meet your expectations, you may want to consider taking the business off the market until you can grow it enough to achieve your desired sale price.

Before You Sell

There is a lot of work that needs to be done before you're ready to sell your protective masks business. Perhaps the most important pre-sale consideration is to right-size your expectations to the realities of the market. Once your expectations are in the ballpark, you can move on to making your business presentable to prospective buyers.

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