Exit Planning Techniques By Market

Selling a Furniture Cleaning Equipment and Supplies Retail Business

There are few things as intimidating as selling a business in a sluggish economy. Although it's going to take some work, there is a good chance you can still sell your company at or even above fair market value.

In a down economy, many furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail business sellers wait to list their businesses until they see signs that the economy has rebounded, making it difficult to accurately evaluate the number of furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail businesses that are actually for sale.

Fortunately for sellers, forward-thinking entrepreneurs continue to be attracted to furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail businesses that exhibit strong financials and potential for future growth.

Dealing with Your Emotions

Business sellers sometimes struggle to handle the emotions of a sale. You probably have good reasons for selling your furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail business now, but that doesn't make the emotions you will experience any easier. It's important to allow yourself time to process your emotions during your exit. At the same time, it's helpful to consult with people who can help limit the influence of your emotions on negotiations and other aspects of the sale process.

Negotiation Teams

Business sellers are sometimes surprised to find themselves in the position of negotiator-in-chief. When you sell your furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail business, your business brokers may or may not be willing to conduct negotiations for you. A solo negotiation is a surefire way to may a tough job even tougher. Good negotiation teams support sellers, giving them insight and advice about how to overcome buyer objections and drive the process forward to a successful conclusion.

When the Sale Goes Off-Course

The furniture cleaning equipment and supplies retail business-for-sale marketplace is a mixed bag of brokered sales and solo efforts. Without brokerage, the risk of your sale going off-course is increased. 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.

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