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Selling a Solid Surface Materials Business
A lot can go wrong during the sale of a solid surface materials business in today's economy. More than ever before, it's important for sellers to know the tactics and techniques that are being used to maximize sales price and achieve desired sale outcomes.
Personal and professional concerns surround the sale of a solid surface materials business. In our experience, a common owner concern is how the sale will affect customers and employees.
There is no simple way to sell a business. But the most prepared solid surface materials business sellers are achieving fair market value and more for their companies through persistence and the application of sound selling techniques.
How to Identify Prospective Buyers
Whether you know it or not, prospective buyers for your solid surface materials business are all around you. In fact, there is a good chance you already know several individuals or companies that might be interested in buying your business for a decent price. 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.
Leveraging External Resources
Rarely, if ever, do owners sell a solid surface materials business without outside assistance. Brokers can be an important resource for your sale, especially if you are unfamiliar with the business-for-sale marketplace. Other early hires include the professionals you will need to valuate the business, prepare financial statements and navigate legal considerations. The early recruitment of external resources reduces your risk and results in a more predictable final outcome.
Selling to a Family Member
The idea of passing a business along to a family member sounds idyllic to many business owners. in reality, a family-based solid surface materials business sale can be more complicated than selling to a stranger. Often, a sale to a family member creates fractures within the family. Unless you have agreed to treat the family member like any other buyer, the risk of hard feelings among other potential heirs or family members is high. If possible, discuss a long-term, generational transition with the entire family and seek the advice of a professional consultant.
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