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Selling a Radio and Television Station Equipment Manufacturer

Don't believe anyone who tells you it's easy to sell a radio and television station equipment manufacturer. A lot of things need to happen before you can successfully exit your business. But with a few tips, you can keep your shirt and your sanity in the sale of your business.

Business-for-sale markets are less dependent on economic conditions than most sellers think they are.

Many business owners don't know that radio and television station equipment manufacturer are still a hot commodity, to the extent that sellers have properly prepared them for the marketplace.

Pros & Cons of a Sale to an Employee

Employee sales have pros and cons. A key employee may seem like a natural sales prospect. If you need to sell quickly, the timeframe is condensed in an employee sale because you don't need to track down a buyer. However, some employees feel they are entitled to special treatment and pricing, especially if they have played a key role in the company's success. Seller financing is one way to get around the capital deficit of an employee-based radio and television station equipment manufacturer sale, as long as you are willing to vet the employee's credit worthiness the same as any other buyer.

Post-Sale Details

As your radio and television station equipment manufacturersale nears completion, there is a lot of work remaining to be done. 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.

Finding Prospects

Many sellers don't realize how many prospective buyers there are for their businesses. We frequently see qualified buyers emerge from the seller's network of business and personal acquaintances. In other cases, sellers take a proactive approach to finding likely buyers and contacting them directly. Competitors may seem like natural prospects and they are. The downside is that they won't pay top dollar and will probably absorb your company into their own.

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