Selling A Business

Selling-a-business is an art, the day you sell your business can be the most rewarding of your business career. It may provide you with the opportunity to do something refreshingly different, or simply offer you a well-deserved break from the pressures of business.

An accurate business valuation will be crucial to a successful sale. Setting a realistic asking price is the first, and probably most important step in the process for selling a business. The price should be set high enough to allow you room to negotiate, but not so high as to frighten off prospective buyers. Our business brokers have the knowledge of the local market and experience to produce a business valuation that accounts for the tangible assets and earnings of your company, as well as its potential for expansion and success.

For this reason, as the first part of our selling process, Paradigm Business Brokers will provide a free, no-obligation appraisal of your business, so that you can: 

Make an informed decision as to whether selling is indeed a viable option for you at this time, and Ensure that you can price your business to sell quickly, and for FULL VALUE.

To exit your business, our recommendation is that you:

• Have a valid reason to sell – the more valid your reason, the more interest you will generate among buyers.
• Don’t wait until it’s too late – selling your business for economic or emotional reasons will lead you to the wrong deal for the wrong reasons.
• Have your financial records and documentation prepared – The more meticulous the better. Paradigm Business Brokers will help you identify what you have and what you’ll need.
• Be part of the marketing team for the sale of your company – you know your business best and we will help you put the information to use in securing a buyer.
• Don’t let your operations slip – maintain your normal business hours, inventory and appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality in your day-to-day operations and let us engage the market
• We will pre-qualify potential buyers for your business. Our evaluation will include financial credentials and will extend to competence and compatibility of potential buyers to help determine whether or not they can be successful after the deal is closed.