Getting Your Business Ready For Sale

Getting Your Business Ready For Sale

A business owner works tirelessly to build, operate, and manage their business. But when it comes to preparing for sale, it’s critical to seek professional support to ensure you are prepared and positioned to maximise your return.

If you are a business owner wanting to sell your business but unsure of when the right time is, the most attractive time to buyers is when the business is performing. The better the business is doing at attracting customers, generating revenue and profit, the higher the potential valuation and sale price.

Selling a business can be long and complex. To achieve a successful sale, the planning process should begin well in advance, and follow a series of disciplined steps to maximise the valuation of your business and the sale price.

If you want to learn more about the 7 steps to getting your business ready for sale, download a sample of our playbook.

The 7 Steps

1. Being clear on the why

2. Get your house in order

3. Identify Value Enhancements

4. Determine your target buyers

5. Know your business worth

6. Tell your most authentic story

7. Negotiate the commercials

Whiteark has extensive experience in helping businesses get ready for sale and would love to help you. Our hands on approach will guide and support you through the process of completing these 7 key steps to sell.

If you are considering selling your business, reach out to Whiteark for a free consultation. We would love to help you to maximise your return.

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