Exit Planning Strategies
Selling a Vending Machine Parts and Supplies Dealership
A good business is about more than dollars and sense. To make your vending machine parts and supplies dealership what it is today, you've had to fully invest yourself in its success. But the hard work isn't done yet. Before you can make a graceful exit, you will have to invest yourself in your business sale.
If you listen to many entrepreneurs, there never seems to be a good time to put a small business on the market.
Too often vending machine parts and supplies dealership sellers cave under the pressure and settle for a lower sales price than they should. With the right strategy, your sale doesn't have to end that way.
The Emotions of a Business Sale
Business sellers sometimes struggle to handle the emotions of a sale. You probably have good reasons for selling your vending machine parts and supplies dealership now, but that doesn't make the emotions you will experience any easier. Instead of feeling guilty about your emotions, take the time to process them with a mentor or friend. At the same time, it's helpful to consult with people who can help limit the influence of your emotions on negotiations and other aspects of the sale process.
Identifying Serious Buyers
Many prospective buyers will have a strong desire to acquire your vending machine parts and supplies dealership. The bad news is that they will lack the financial capacity to close the deal. Selling a business is hard enough. You can't afford to waste time on prospects that have no chance of turning their interest into an actual purchase. Your business broker can offer insights about how to quickly spot tire kickers. Never provide detailed information about your vending machine parts and supplies dealership until the prospect has been qualified as a serious buyer.
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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