How to sell your business ?

Re: How to sell your business ?

Well you can use facebook and twitter to sell and market your business.

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There are a number of documents that you should prepare, both before you pursue a sale and once you start working with a business broker. Your first step is to get a formal business appraisal of your company so that you have an idea of its value....once you have those documents prepared, hire an experienced business appraiser to give you a professional opinion of your company's market value. This number will lend credibility to your sales price should you decide to pursue a sale of your business...

Re: How to sell your business ?

Tips on Selling a business:

Keep things simple
Accept reality
Keep financial reports and tax filings current
Strive for accuracy
Put a realistic price tag on your company

Re: How to sell your business ?

Well it is very important to choose the way. As we all know marketing is the best way to advertise your product. For making people known to he particular product this really helps. I had read this and find it very informative. I believe Strive for accuracy is the best way.

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If you want to take a total hands off approach, you could always try a Broker. They do charge a pretty penny but most of the really good one's will have it sold within weeks due to the fact, they really know where to find "Qualified" buyers.

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Hi....

Well you can start working with a business broker.

You can use to most and important social networking site and sharing your business types.

Some list of social networking site:

http://360.yahoo.com
http://spaces.live.com
http://www.MySpace.com
http://www.orkut.com
http://www.facebook.com
http://www.hi5.com
http://www.friendster.com
http://www.fotolog.com
http://www.livejournal.com
http://www.bebo.com

Re: How to sell your business ?

Hello friends,

Here are few tips on how sell your business.

# Get a business valuation
# Understand the true profitability of your business
# Consult your financial adviser
# Make a good first impression

Hope you'll like it..!!

Re: How to sell your business ?

1.Seattle Chamber Of Commerce Resources For Selling A Business
Major issues to consider before deciding to sell your business.
2. Seller Financing
With as much as 90% of the sales of small businesses involving at least some seller financing, it may be unrealistic to expect to receive a lump sum payment. Yet financing can be tricky, as agreeing to a long period of payments entails the same type of risk as owning the business and depends on the business' future success. Alternatives may include getting the buyer to use non-business assets as security for the loan.
3. Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOP)
One way to sell the business to your employees is through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ESOPs are tax-qualified employee benefit plans that invest primarily in stock of the employer. Significant tax advantages may be available to both an individual selling the business to an ESOP and the employees participating in the plan. The many tax incentives and benefits of employees having ownership in the business make such plans attractive even when business owners wish to sell only part of their businesses.

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In this century, there are different ways to sell your business. It depends on the question on what are your targets, what are your goals, and how long you want to get the ROI.

Re: How to sell your business ?

Selling a business is a much more involved and complicated process than selling real estate. It takes a specific set of skills to properly sell a business to get a fair value. Few tips:
* Listing your Business for Sale with a Business Broker
* Determine a Selling Price
* Marketing and Advertising
* Prepare Business Information Profile
Check also: Role of Business Brokers in Selling your Business
Good luck,