Smart Exit Planning Strategies for Niche Markets

Selling a Gun Service and Repair Business

You've heard the naysayers - now isn't the time to sell a gun service and repair business. But what they don't know is that many entrepreneurs see gun service and repair businesses as a smart business investment.

It takes dedication to sell a gun service and repair business under the best of circumstances. In the current market, you'll need to redouble your efforts and get serious about convincing prospects that your company is a good investment.

Undaunted by economic conditions, many gun service and repair business sellers are achieving their sale goals through deliberate sale strategies.

Post-Sale Details

The way you exit your gun service and repair business is just as important as the way you sell it. The transition to the new owner, the distribution of sale proceeds and other issues can weigh heavily on sellers. If there are pending details that still need to ironed out, address them ASAP to ensure a smooth closing and transition.

Before You Sell

The pre-sale checklist for a gun service and repair business is long and is full of critical tasks that will likely determine the success (or failure) of your sale. 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.

Equipment and Inventory Concerns

It's incumbent on buyers to commission their own appraisal of your gun service and repair business's inventory, equipment, and physical assets. Most sellers, however, conduct a pre-sale appraisal to gain an accurate gauge of asset value prior to negotiations. A professional appraisal is a necessity because it gives you the information you need to negotiate a sale price. During your appraisal process, you should also note the condition of your assets. Cost-effective repairs can then be made before your list your gun service and repair business.

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