Sell a Business for the Best Price

Selling a Pretzels Wholesale Business

There are few things as intimidating as selling a business in a sluggish economy. Although it's going to take some work, there is a good chance you can still sell your company at or even above fair market value.

You need to get a good price for your pretzels wholesale business. To get there, you'll need to set realistic expectations and follow a deliberate selling strategy.

Most pretzels wholesale businesses are good business opportunities, a fact that is not going unnoticed by today's discerning buyers.

Preparing for What's Next

What will happen if your pretzels wholesale business is a success? If you aren't sure what's next, you could be in trouble because future plans and selling strategy are inextricably connected. 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.

After the Sale

As your pretzels wholesale businesssale nears completion, there is a lot of work remaining to be done. The transition to the new owner, the distribution of sale proceeds and other issues can weigh heavily on sellers. If there are pending details that still need to ironed out, address them ASAP to ensure a smooth closing and transition.

How to Skillfully Address Buyer Concerns

It's a common scenario: in an effort to perform a thorough due diligence process, buyers flood pretzels wholesale business sellers with questions and requests, often to the point of becoming a nuisance. Due diligence preparation can mitigate the irritation factor, but you should still expect to field numerous buyer concerns before closing. Avoid answering buyer concerns with vague generalities. Instead, be as specific as possible, even if it means doing additional research before offering a response. If due diligence drags on too long, your broker may need to intervene.

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