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Selling a Stage Lighting Equipment Business
Is the economy still a little shaky for a business sale? Sure it is. Yet stage lighting equipment businesses haven't heard the news and are reporting steady action on the business-for-sale market.
You need to get a good price for your stage lighting equipment business. To get there, you'll need to set realistic expectations and follow a deliberate selling strategy.
Despite the conventional wisdom, we believe current economic conditions are right for selling a stage lighting equipment business. We'll tell you what you need to know to achieve a successful sale outcome
Negotiation Teams
Business sellers are sometimes surprised to find themselves in the position of negotiator-in-chief. When you sell your stage lighting equipment business, your business brokers may or may not be willing to conduct negotiations for you. Negotiation is a chess game, best played with the resources and backend support of a negotiation team. By enlisting the assistance of a negotiation team (senior leaders, experienced negotiators, etc.), you can improve the quality of your negotiation strategy and position yourself to receive top dollar for your stage lighting equipment business.
Family Issues
Since your business was a family affair, your family members should also be involved in its sale Unfortunately, families often experience turmoil during a sale even when the primary owner is convinced it's the right decision. The sale of the business will likely result in new family dynamics. Subsequently, selling a stage lighting equipment business often begins with a family conversation and a mutual decision to move on the next stage of life.
Working with a Professional Accountant
Accountants come into play at several stages of the sale process. From a seller perspective, an accountant can offer personal financial assistance, especially when it comes to handling the disposition of sale proceeds. Brokers often advise their clients to have an accountant perform an audit of the business prior to sale. With seller financing becoming common, professional accountants are playing a more central role in negotiations and buyer qualification.
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