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Selling an Impregnating Business
Is the economy still a little shaky for a business sale? Sure it is. Yet impregnating businesses haven't heard the news and are reporting steady action on the business-for-sale market.
Dire economic forecasts have forced many impregnating business sellers into hibernation. Instead of listing their companies now, they're hanging back until they see signs of an economic recovery.
Despite the conventional wisdom, we believe current economic conditions are right for selling an impregnating business. We'll tell you what you need to know to achieve a successful sale outcome
The Best Person to Sell Your Impregnating Business
There are benefits and drawbacks to handling the sale of your impregnating business on your own. Without a doubt, you have the most at stake in the outcome of your sale. That makes you the most passionate advocate for your impregnating business in the business-for-sale marketplace. However, your close connection to your company can also be a drawback. Nearly all sellers have an inflated sense of their company's value. Business brokers and other third-party consultants bring objectivity to the sale process and give you much-needed insight about buyers' mindsets.
Family Issues
Many sellers embarked on their impregnating business sale without adequately considering the impact it will have on their families. Unfortunately, families often experience turmoil during a sale even when the primary owner is convinced it's the right decision. As a seller, you need to be sensitive to your family's feelings about the sale and make an effort to keep them informed about the process. The decision to sell an impregnating business has to include ample communication and shared decision-making.
Pros & Cons of a Sale to an Employee
Employee sales have pros and cons. A faithful employee may have the motivation and ability to continue to operate the business. The time and expense of locating the right buyer will be nonexistent and you won't have to spend weeks showing the buyer every square inch of the company. Yet most employees lack the means to buy their employer's business at or near the asking price. Most of the time, employees also expect owners to finance a large portion of the sale. So if you aren't willing to finance the sale or need to get top dollar for your impregnating business, a sale to an employee is probably not a possibility.
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