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Selling an International Movers Business
Is the economy still a little shaky for a business sale? Sure it is. Yet international movers businesses haven't heard the news and are reporting steady action on the business-for-sale market.
A business exit is always a trying experience. But when you need to sell your international movers business in a depressed economy, the challenges can seem insurmountable.
Success is a factor of preparation, execution and a keen eye for the market. As a business seller, you need to go into the process with the mental goal of presenting your business in the best possible light.
Valuation Methods
Professional appraisers can use three methods to determine the value ofan international movers business: The income method, the asset method and the market method. The income method determines value based on the amount of income the business is expected to generate. The asset method, on the other hand, is based on the value of tangible and non-tangible assets (e.g. brands and trademarks). Finally, the market method determines the worth of your international movers business based on the sales of similar businesses in your geographic area. A good appraiser will often use multiple valuation methods to arrive at a reasonable estimate. Sellers should take note of the fact that all three valuation methods reward businesses that takes steps to increase assets and income.
Working with Accountants
Accountants lay the financial groundwork for a business sale. Before your international movers business goes on the market, you should sit down with your accountant to clarify your financial goals and the tax consequences of a sale. 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.
Preparing Family Members
You're ready to sell your international movers business, but is your family prepared for the transition? 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. Subsequently, selling an international movers business should allow opportunities for all family members to share their feelings and offer input about the sale process.
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