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Selling an Interior Decorators' and Designers' Workrooms Business

You've heard the naysayers - now isn't the time to sell a interior decorators' and designers' workrooms business. But what they don't know is that many entrepreneurs see interior decorators' and designers' workrooms businesses as a smart business investment.

Selling a interior decorators' and designers' workrooms business? You'll need to be prepared to address a variety of challenges that are common in the business-for-sale marketplace.

The good news is that ambitious entrepreneurs continue to see interior decorators' and designers' workrooms businesses as a smart business investment -- and the market is rewarding owners who are willing to invest time and energy in their sale.

The Case for Confidentiality

In the business-for-sale universe, publicity translates into risk. A low-key selling strategy is a low risk activity because you can control who does (and doesn't) know that your business is on the market. Eventually, word will leak out. When that happens, it can damage your standing with customers and vendors. Successful sales walk a fine line between total confidentiality and aggressive promotion. Brokers and consultants can mitigate the risk by implementing confidential sale techniques.

Hiring an Attorney

There is no way around the requirement to hire professional legal assistance when you sell your interior decorators' and designers' workrooms business. Tackling the legal nuances and tax ramifications of a sale without a first-rate business lawyer is an invitation for disaster. We recommend hiring an attorney early in the process to gain insights about the legal consequences of various sale outcomes.

Moving On

What will happen if your interior decorators' and designers' workrooms business is a success? 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. We frequently encounter business sellers who haven't thought enough about their futures to know whether certain concessions (e.g seller financing) are a real possibility. As a result, they make bad decisions during the sale and experience less-than-optimal outcomes.

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