Niche Exit Planning Tactics

Selling a Window Shades Wholesale and Manufacturers Business

In any market, there are sellers and then there are serious sellers. We'll give you the tools you need to be taken seriously when you decide to sell your window shades wholesale and manufacturers business.

Economic data is scary stuff for small business owners. But quarterly data dumps don't impact window shades wholesale and manufacturers business sales nearly as much as sale strategy.

If you're ready to move on, now is the right time to sell your window shades wholesale and manufacturers business.

Turning the Tables: Buyer Concessions

Sellers aren't the only ones who can make concessions in a business sale. In many instances, sellers can request buyer concessions. Although this scenario frequently plays out around seller financed deals, it's possible to push for a higher sales price or other form of compensation if you agree to mentor the buyer for a specified period of time. Asset exclusions, retained ownership shares and long-term contracts with another of the seller's companies can also be leveraged to extract concessions from buyers.

Advertising Your Sale

Successful window shades wholesale and manufacturers business sales begin with a carefully planned advertising and promotional strategies. 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. The best way to advertise a window shades wholesale and manufacturers business is to enlist the assistance of a business broker who is skilled in locating and contacting prospective buyers.

Tips for Working with A Business Broker

Brokerage is a mainstay of the business-for-sale marketplace. Brokerage is particularly common in the window shades wholesale and manufacturers business-for-sale market, where aggressive selling strategies are the norm. However, your broker will still expect you to materially participate in the sale of your business. Successfully brokered sales are based on solid relationships between brokers and sellers as well as the strict execution of a common selling strategy.

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