How to Sell a Niche Market Business

Selling an Engine Parts, Equipment, and Supplies Wholesale and Manufacturers Business

Few entrepreneurs relish the idea of selling a business in a struggling economy. Yet engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers businesses continue to be sold at a brisk pace, outperforming the sales of many other types of businesses.

Selling a engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers business? You'll need to be prepared to address a variety of challenges that are common in the business-for-sale marketplace.

At Gaebler, we think waiting for the economy to rebound is a mistake for many business owners. With hard work and dedication, your engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers business can be sold at or above fair market value right now.

Equipment and Inventory Concerns

Buyers typically perform an independent appraisal of your engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers business's physical assets. Most sellers, however, conduct a pre-sale appraisal to gain an accurate gauge of asset value prior to negotiations. A professional appraisal is a necessity because it gives you the information you need to negotiate a sale price. A pre-listing appraisal also gives you the opportunity to document the condition of your engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers business's assets and possible even make repairs or upgrades to increase the total value of the operation.

Preparing for What's Next

The decision to sell your engine parts, equipment, and supplies wholesale and manufacturers business can't be made without adequate consideration of what will happen after the sale. many sellers find themselves ill-equipped to handle life after their business and fail to understand that their future plans can influence the sale process. In today's market, many buyers expect seller financing - a concession that might not be a possibility for sellers whose next step requires the entire proceeds at the time of the sale.

Tips for Working with A Business Broker

Brokerage is a mainstay of the business-for-sale marketplace. Brokerage is particularly common in the engine parts, equipment, and supplies 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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