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Selling a Commercial Laser Printing Business
A lot can go wrong during the sale of a commercial laser printing business these days. With little room for error, your business sale has to feature the flawless execution of concepts that are driving today's business-for-sale marketplace.
You need to get a good price for your commercial laser printing business. To get there, you'll need to set realistic expectations and follow a deliberate selling strategy.
More than a few commercial laser printing business owners sell for a price that is well below market value. With the right strategy, your sale doesn't have to end that way.
Seller Concessions
Seller concessions are becoming more commonplace in business-for-sale transactions. By far, seller financing is the most sought-after concession, especially in the current economic environment. Traditional lenders and investors are gun shy - and that makes sellers a logical funding source for many buyers. If you are unwilling or unable to offer financing, be prepared to offer other types of concessions to close the deal.
What to Expect in a Commercial Laser Printing Business Sale
It's impossible to predict the emotional highs and lows you will experience during the sale of your commercial laser printing business. Given your personal investment, you may also experience disappointment in the market's assessment of your company's value. Although it isn't easy, you can mitigate the emotional impact of a commercial laser printing business sale by setting realistic expectations before you list your business.
Tapping Into Business Networks
Today's commercial laser printing business buyers can be found in a variety of locations. To advertise your sale to the widest possible audience, consider a listing on BizBuySell.com or other top online business-for-sale listing sites. For more targeted lead generation, consider tapping into your network of industry contacts. When leveraging industry relationships for sales prospects, you'll need to be cognizant of the potential for competitors to use knowledge of your sale against you in the marketplace. Use good sense in restricting the flow of information within the industry and focusing your efforts toward trusted industry allies.
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