Mastering Niche Market Exit Planning
Selling a Nursing Supplies Business
A lot can go wrong during the sale of a nursing supplies business in today's economy. More than ever before, it's important for sellers to know the tactics and techniques that are being used to maximize sales price and achieve desired sale outcomes.
Business sellers are notorious for second-guessing themselves about the right time to put their companies up for sale.
Many business owners don't know that nursing supplies businesses are still a hot commodity, to the extent that sellers have properly prepared them for the marketplace.
Benefits of Third-Party Assistance
Rarely, if ever, do owners sell a nursing supplies business without outside assistance. Although it's wise to recruit a business broker, brokerage isn't your only concern. Additionally, you may want to hire professionals for legal, valuation and other functions before you put your business on the market. The benefit of soliciting outside assistance early is that seemingly small decisions now can have big consequences later. By consulting professionals throughout the sale of your nursing supplies business, you can avoid painful tax and legal complications both before and after closing.
Economic Considerations
When you sell a nursing supplies business, there are a number of variables you need to consider. Many would-be sellers are laser-focused on economic indicators, anxiously awaiting the perfect time to list their companies. If you base the decision to sell your nursing supplies business solely on the market, you may be in for a long wait. Rather than watching the economy, we recommend watching buyers and tailoring your business to meet their investment expectations. When it comes to selling a nursing supplies business, successful sales sales often boil down to the business itself - not the economy.
Sweetening the Deal
Today's nursing supplies business buyers expect sellers to offer concessions to persuade them to close the deal. But don't limit your view of concessions to financial incentives. It's not unusual for sellers to offer non-cash incentives to help inexperienced entrepreneurs get off to a successful start. A limited amount of training and mentoring may seem inconsequential to you, but to a young nursing supplies business owner, they can be critical launching points for their ownership journey.
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