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When is it time to sell my business?

On Behalf of | Mar 2, 2020 | Business Law |

Just as exciting as building a business can be the day you decide to sell. Whether it is because you are making a career transition or because someone made an unsolicited offer you simply cannot refuse, selling your business can be beneficial for you and your business.

For some businesses, there comes a time when the company needs more resources than you can invest, or it simply needs a different approach. It is important to pay attention to the market for your product as well as how your business is doing so that you know when to sell.

Here are a few things to consider if you think it might be time to sell your business.

Timing your transition

As a business owner, you already know how important it is to pay attention to the market and your competition. It is even more important to watch the business climate when you are considering selling your business as part of a career change.

If you start watching the trends in your area of the market early, you will know what signals a good time to sell your business. If you wait until you are in a hurry to sell, you may end up getting less out of the sale than you anticipated.

Anticipating growing pains

Some businesses operate on thin margins. If this is the case, you may find yourself in a place where your business is growing, but you do not have the capital to give your business the support it needs.

When your business is growing faster than your profits, it might be a good time to consider selling. You may be able to sell your business to someone with more money to invest, while still maintaining a share of the equity or ownership interest.

If your business is starting to show signs of growing pains and you will not be able to keep up, you should consider selling before the situation gets out of control. Selling your business while it is growing, but before there are problems can be an appealing opportunity for a future investor.

Selling a business is a complex transaction, especially if it is your first time. Before talking to buyers, you should talk to someone who understands your business and who can help you get the best value for what you have already invested.

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