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Selling a Libraries Business
It's a misconception that no one is buying libraries businesses these days. Savvy entrepreneurs see libraries business opportunities as a path to short-term profits and long-term growth. Here's what you need to know to get a fair price for your company.
Business sellers are notorious for second-guessing themselves about the right time to put their companies up for sale.
Nothing lasts forever and you will ultimately be faced with the task of selling your company. When that happens, your future plans will be dependent on your ability to receive the highest possible sale price for your libraries business.
Current Market Conditions
No one plans to sell a libraries business in a down economy. Although the economy is gaining steam, recovery is slow and entrepreneurs are holding their cards close to their vests. However, many business sellers don't realize that a full economic rebound can have devastating consequences, particularly if sellers who have waited to list their businesses suddenly create a glut in the business-for-sale marketplace. So what's our point? The economy isn't the most important factor in the sale of your business. Instead, you should be focusing on making your libraries business as attractive as possible so to buyers right now.
Signs You're in Over Your Head
Many libraries business are tempted to save brokerage fees by selling their businesses on their own. But for every successful unassisted sale, several other libraries businesses sell below market value or languish on the market for years without attracting the interest of qualified buyers. If you decide to go solo and your business has been on the market for more than six months without a single buyer inquiry, it's time to hire a professional business broker. Lack of buyer enthusiasm or persistence indicates that something is wrong. The remedy is professional brokerage or a consultation with more experienced sellers.
Negotiation Exit Strategy
The negotiation stage of a libraries business can seem never-ending. There are countless details that need to be hammered out before a Letter of Intent can be prepared and the process can move on to the due diligence stage. As the seller, you'll be on the front lines of negotiation and will need to know when it's time to bring negotiations to an end. A lull in negotiations may be part of the buyer's strategy. Then again, it may be a sign that the search for common ground is a lost cause. If you are adequately prepared, you'll know what your bottom line is -- and if the buyer is unwilling to meet your bottom line requirements or if negotiations are stalled, it's time to step back from the negotiating table and re-evaluate your options.
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