Looking for a Business for Sale?

It would be safe to say that every potential business buyer would do everything in their power to avoid failure. One of the most common steps taken is to buy an already established. The reason behind this decision is due to the fact that almost 50% of start up businesses will fail within the first 2 years. Any business that makes it past the magical 2 year mark has a very good and realistic chance of surviving, and usually does.

Many potential business buyers are trying to enter the self employment category to escape their 9 to 5 jobs. Allowing them to choose their own working hours and get out of the business what they put in. At some stage in your life you have more than likely pondered about being self employed. Thinking about whether or not this was possible and how to get the ball rolling. This is the point where most people give up and accept the fact that they will be working for the 'man' for the rest of their lives and settle for second best.

It is a! common human emotion to feel unsure and doubtful about a life changing decision like buying a business and being self employed. As a result, if you have a business for sale on the market, you can expect many questions not only relating to the operations of your business for sale, but your lifestyle as the business owner. So questions like 'how many hours per week are required to maintain the current turnover' and 'how many hours per week are you as the business owner are you expected to be onsite'.

Buyers will also want to know what price you are asking for the business. There will be no beating around the bush when it comes to the price, and you can expect to be haggled on the price even if you can justify the asking price. You need to make sure you have all information on hand about your current cash flow situation, outgoing debt including payroll, and any other expenses you may have. Based on these figures potential buyers will be able to work out exactly how much! money will be left over every month and if this is enough to ! service their business loan repayments.

Any person interested in your business for sale will also want to know why you have decided to sell your business. Usually a buyer will initially think that the business is for sale because the business is not performing, but this is usually not the case. A buyer will be trying to sniff out the truth behind a sale, and if you are selling due to health reasons or change of lifestyle, you should be prepared to elaborate on it a little more. A buyer will not accept an answer they feel has been breezed over.

An inclusion with the business sale that can sometimes help close the deal is when the current owner offers their services as a consultant and help with the change over. Having this included in the contract of sale gives any potential buyer the confidence and assurance with the purchase. Depending on your personal situation, this is not always possible.

Most buyers will tell you that they are looking for a business that is su! ccessful and has good returns on their investment. This is obvious, but in many cases the thought of being self employed is giving them the drive to pursue their dream of buying a business for sale.

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