If you decide that you wish to sell your own business but require assistance then consider using our consulting service. This is an hourly rate service so you only pay for the services that you need. Listed below is an indication of services we can provide during this process.
We can provide a market appraisal
We will write your information memorandum or profile
We will suggest marketing strategies
Provide a web page on our site
We will provide you a confidentiality agreement
We will give you site inspection advice
We will give you negotiation advice
Provide telephone support throughout the process
This is a great service if you wish to sell your own business. The cost of this service varies depending on the size of your business. The usual cost for a small to medium size business is $1,000 plus GST (discounted price). We are sure you agree that this is a considerable savings compared to using a business broker.
Please complete our form if you require more information on this service.
We don't -
Provide Accounting advice
Provide Solicitors or legal advice
Visit your business
Pay for advertising
Selling your business will be more successful if you can -
show year-on-year increasing profitability
create a high-quality product or service
develop an innovative product or piece of intellectual property
build a strong customer base
recruit a high-quality team
maintain premises and assets in good condition
have a long lease
How we can help you to sell your own business?
As licenced business brokers we know what it takes to sell a business. We also know that not everyone wants to use a business broker for their own reasons.
We have prepared extensive check lists that are designed to help you through the process of selling your own business. This is especially helpful if you don't want to or can't pay for brokerage services. At a fraction of the cost we will guide you through the steps. We can't guarantee results, no-one can, but you can benefit from our experience to improve your chances.
Selling your own business is something that more and more vendors seem to be attempting by themselves. We have listed a few "How to" selling tips together with our list of our services so that you can decided which is the right strategy for you. From this information you should be able to identify if you wish to either sell your own business or to use our services. The information listed here is only a sample of exactly what you need to know.
An important point to remember - if you attempt to sell your own business without knowing what you're doing, you could make it harder for a consultant or business broker to take it to market afterwards. Please make sure that you are comfortable with the process if you choose to sell your own business. Don't attempt to sell it yourself just to save money, it may in fact cost you more than you think.
Before you sell your business we suggest that you undertake a preparation audit to make sure that you have done all you can to promote your business and optimise your selling price. The preparation audit is available to all sellers regardless of whether you choose to sell your own business or use our business brokerage service.
