Getting Ready for the Sale ... Someday Soon

This business selling prep guide will reference information on preparing the sale of your business either in the near or distant future.

The objective of the guide is to help business owners take the necessary steps to prep their company so that they receive the maximum value for their business.

The guide will review the following topics:

brief intro

  • why sell your business (setting your financial goals)
  • when to sell your business
  • how to prepare your business for sale

Understanding Your Markets

  • reviewing your current marketing position
  • analyzing components of your marketing strategy
  • analyzing your competitive position

Market Expansion Opportunities

  • analyze your market strengths / weaknesses
  • review market expansion strategies
  • segment the working components of your strategy

Getting Your Financial House In Order

  • reviewing the balance sheet
  • recasting your financials
  • company cash flow position

Pricing Your Company

  • types of "value" buyers
  • pricing your company
  • what buyers and lenders may see

What's Needed for the Sale

  • prepare the sales presentation sheet
  • listing your company
  • due diligence
  • closing the deal



SELLER'S GUIDE