Exit Planning Tips
Selling a Hot Shot Services Business
Is the economy still a little shaky for a business sale? Sure it is. Yet hot shot services businesses haven't heard the news and are reporting steady action on the business-for-sale market.
The business-for-sale market is just as frustrating for buyers as it is for sellers these days. Although there are plenty of entrepreneurs who want to buy a hot shot services business, capital restrictions are holding them back.
To achieve your goals, you'll need to know the market as well as key business selling techniques. As a business seller, you need to go into the process with the mental goal of presenting your business in the best possible light.
Selecting a Broker
Good business brokers inevitably produce better business sales. During the selection process, look for brokers with a proven track record of successful hot shot services business sales. Take our word for it -- hot shot services businesses are unique businesses and you need a broker who understands how to properly market your hot shot services business to prospective buyers. The chemistry you have with your broker is a consideration. If you don't connect with a specific broker, move on to someone else - even if the first broker looks great on paper.
Selling to a Family Member
There is no easy way to sell a hot shot services business, not even to a family member. In fact, selling your hot shot services business to a family member can quickly become a no-win proposition. 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.
Sale Preparations for Your Hot Shot Services Business
The outcome of a business sale is largely determined prior to a market listing. Profitable hot shot services business sales begin with a comprehensive strategy that incorporates planning, preparation and market positioning. Even though it may take years to adequately position your hot shot services business, the amount of preparation you perform will have direct correlation on asking and sale prices. But your efforts to improve your company's position and profitability will only be effective if you invest similar effort into the preparation of accurate financial statements for buyers.
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