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Selling a Citizens Band Radio Sales and Repair Business

Think citizens band radio sales and repair business sales have dwindled to a standstill? Think again. Here's what you need to know to get a fair price for your company.

Although we're optimistic about the economy, we also recognize that it takes the right strategy to sell a citizens band radio sales and repair business in today's market.

At Gaebler, we're seeing citizens band radio sales and repair business sellers succeed by applying sound sales principles combined with a refusal to be intimidated by a down economy.

Finding Citizens Band Radio Sales & Repair Business Buyers

It's difficult to predict where the buyer of your citizens band radio sales and repair business will come from. So you'll need to take a diverse approach to identifying prospective buyers. Although it's helpful to target promotional tactics to likely buyers, allow for some exposure to the broader market. Sellers should also recognize the value of promoting their sale in trusted business networks, carefully balancing the need for confidentiality with the promotional potential of their contact base.

When Is the Right Time to Sell?

When is it the right time to sell your citizens band radio sales and repair business? If you're asking the question, now may be the time to put your business on the market. Opinions are mixed and some consultants are advising citizens band radio sales and repair business owners to wait for a better economy to put their business on the market. We aren't nearly as pessimistic about the citizens band radio sales and repair business marketplace. The inventory of what we consider to be quality citizens band radio sales and repair businesses is actually low right now and there is room for the right sellers to realize substantial gains with investment-conscious buyers.

Tapping Into Business Networks

Today's citizens band radio sales and repair business buyers can be found in a variety of locations. To advertise your sale to the widest possible audience, consider a listing on BizBuySell.com or other top online business-for-sale listing sites. More focused prospects are typically found within industry networks. When leveraging industry relationships for sales prospects, you'll need to be cognizant of the potential for competitors to use knowledge of your sale against you in the marketplace. Your broker may be able to offer strategies for promoting your sale within your network while maintaining some remnant of a confidential sale.

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