How to Sell a Niche Market Business

Selling an Emergency Notification Services Business

Selling an emergency notification services business doesn't happen overnight. It takes a deliberate process to get top dollar for your company.

Most entrepreneurs have the skills and stamina to endure and prosper during the sale ofan emergency notification services business.

If you're ready to move on, now is the right time to sell your emergency notification services business.

Family Business Sale Tips

Selling a business to a family member might sound like the best of both worlds. You get an exit strategy, your emergency notification services business stays in the family, and everyone is happy. Yeah, right. Often, a sale to a family member creates fractures within the family. Whether you offer the family member special concessions or not, either the buyer or other family members may take offense. If possible, discuss a long-term, generational transition with the entire family and seek the advice of a professional consultant.

Timing the Market

Timing is everything when it comes to selling an emergency notification services business. A depressed economy means lower interest rates; lower interest rates increase the number of investors willing to take a chance on emergency notification services businesses. As the interest rates rise, it will be more difficult for buyers to make the numbers work in their favor. At Gaebler, we recognize the value of timing the sale of your emergency notification services business. But we think it's more important to properly position your business for current market conditions -- whatever they may be.

Selecting a Broker

Good business brokers inevitably produce better business sales. No two emergency notification services business sales are alike. That means you'll want to look for a broker who has been around the block and possesses substantial experience selling businesses in the industry. The best brokers should also come with a list of references, a demonstrable track record and a proven plan for selling emergency notification services businesses.

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