Exit Planning Strategies

Selling a Video Tape, CD, and DVD Duplication and Transfer Services Business

Is the economy still a little shaky for a business sale? Sure it is. Yet video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services businesses haven't been deterred. In fact, we think this economy is a ripe environment for a video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business sale.

The economy isn't the only thing that is uncertain these days. So are video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business buyers, many of whom are waiting to pull the trigger on their next acquisition.

At Gaebler, we think waiting for the economy to rebound is a mistake for many business owners. Selling a video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business isn't easy, but we believe sellers can achieve their goals in any economic environment.

Negotiation Teams

It's not unusual for video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business sellers to feel overwhelmed when they negotiate the sale of their business. But although you will responsible for negotiating terms with buyers, you should never approach negotiations without support. A negotiation team comprised of trusted advisors and senior business leaders is essential in helping you devise a winning negotiation strategy. More importantly, a negotiation team can serve as a sounding board -- an objective presence that prohibits your personal emotions from clouding your judgment or sabotaging your efforts to negotiate a successful deal.

Timing Your video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business Sale

When is it the right time to sell your video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business? If you're asking the question, now may be the time to put your business on the market. There are a lot of naysayers out there advising video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business sellers (or would-be sellers) to take a wait and see approach. We aren't nearly as pessimistic about the video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services business marketplace. With fewer video tape, CD, and DVD duplication and transfer services businesses on the market, there are ample opportunities for sellers to capture the attention of qualified buyers.

Brokerage Benefits

A good broker can offer several benefits to business sellers. First-rate brokers are extremely skilled at communicating your company's strengths to prospective buyers. Even more, the best brokers have a track of record of discreetly identifying likely buyers and contacting them on your behalf. Typical brokerage rates (a.k.a. success fees) run 10% of the final price - an expense that is usually recouped through a higher sales price and less time on the market.

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