prepare your business for sale

Get top dollar for your business by being prepared.
Just five simple steps can make all the difference in securing the right buyer for your business.

  1. Increase sales. There are numerous ways to value your business. A multiplier of gross sales is one common way to determine worth. So, capitalize on this by increasing gross revenue.
  2. Sell surplus assets. Equipment and machinery that are not being used to generate profit will not have value for the new owner.
  3. Review expenses. Reducing unnecessary expenses will improve your profit margin, increasing value for the buyer.
  4. Extend your lease. A lease with favorable price and terms is very attractive to buyers. Negotiate an assumption clause to ensure those terms may transfer easily to the new owner.
  5. Maintain clean financial records. Your asking price is related to documented sales, regardless of how much cash comes in the door. Protect yourself and your business by reporting sales.

When you are ready to sell, call me, (904) 451-7604, to review your business and discuss valuation.

 

 

Kathryn Christ, Insurance Agency Broker
Florida Business Exchange, 4651 Salisbury Road, Suite 400, Jacksonville, FL 32256
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