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Selling a Spanish Language School

Unfortunately, many sellers are waiting to list their Spanish language schools until the economy fully rebounds. We think that's a mistake because for the right buyers, Spanish language schools are a great investment.

In a down economy, many Spanish language school sellers wait to list their businesses until they see signs that the economy has rebounded, making it difficult to accurately evaluate the number of Spanish language schools that are actually for sale.

Many business owners don't know that Spanish language schools are still a hot commodity, to the extent that sellers have properly prepared them for the marketplace.

Leveraging Seller Concessions

It's becoming more difficult to sell a Spanish language school without considering seller concessions. By far, seller financing is the most sought-after concession, especially in the current economic environment. Capital is scarce, causing new entrepreneurs to rely on sellers to finance at least part of the purchase price. Other common seller concessions include staying on the mentor the new owner, non-compete clauses, and working as a consultant to mitigate the impact of new ownership.

Advertising Your Sale

Successful Spanish language school sales incorporate comprehensive advertising plans. However, confidentiality and other concerns can present challenges, even for sales professionals. A highly publicized sale creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by your competitors. Business brokers are skilled at publicizing Spanish language school sales while maintaining the confidentiality that is critical to your business.

Sale Costs

The calculation of your asking price should include a buffer to cover the expense of the sale process. Although they can significantly increase the final sale price, brokers typically receive a 10% commission. Professional consultations can also represent a significant expense during the course of a Spanish language school sale. Furthermore, your time has value, so you may need to include a personal compensation consideration in your expense estimates.

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