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Valid Reasons Why People Sell Business
It is okay to sell business but it is not advisable to sell for the wrong reasons. If you want to sell and make a profit, you must focus on increasing the value of your business. Businesses that are making profits and have been around for some time are more valuable than the new ones. Though you can even sell the new and unprofitable business, you need to justify your actions. Understanding the key reasons why people sell business could be a good place to start.

Retirement
If you can no longer run the business, especially because of old age, then selling it is a justifiable move. However, you should not always rush to sell business. You have other options you can consider such as hiring someone to run it for you. All in all, if you built the business as part of your pension plan, then you can sell it and enjoy your retirement. Make sure you consult with a business broker San Diego for advice on how to sell for optimal profit.

Divestment
Divestment means releasing some or all of the value of your business in order to invest someplace else. Your business may just be your biggest asset. You can hence decide to sell part of your business for quick money. The downside is you will most certainly not get the full financial return when you sell business this way. Talk to your financial advisers and pay more attention to business valuation.

Relocation
There comes a time when you must relocate. Your business premise is a fixed asset so you cannot just wake up one day and pack all your assets and relocate with your staff to a new state. Some things such as buildings cannot be moved. You will have to sell or lease them out. If you want to relocate and start afresh, then to sell business will be a preferable option.

Poor performance
If every year you are registering losses, then to sell business will be justified to some extent. The advice a business valuation expert will give you is to preserve your business and work harder to make it in the new market. However, if you are way in over your head, sell your business. You will need to sell fast before the value of your company depletes further. It is good to sell business because of poor performance if you are having trouble keeping up with the competition in the new market.

Pursing other opportunities or have reached your exit point
There are many people who build businesses then sell. If you want to pursue other opportunities or if you have reached your exit point, then you can sell business.

These are just a few reasons why people sell business. If you are thinking about selling yours, you must understand that the process is not easy and it requires work and added expenses. You need to be certain that the action you are about to take is the best. Avoid selling business at a loss. This will only haunt you later on.

What Client’s Say

We Couldn’t Be Happier

"When we thought about selling we had no idea what our business was worth or how to go about selling. What you were able to do was to cut through the fog so that we understood the valuation issue and had a comfort level with the process. As you know we ended up selling for somewhat more than the original valuation and we got all cash and our CPA loved the way our tax liability was minimized. We couldn’t be happier!"

Over $250,000 More

"Our first contact with you shocked us when you suggested that we wait 18 months before selling because you believed that if we hit our projections that the value would be significantly greater. As it turned out we not only followed your advice but also got slightly over $250,000 more than we originally had hoped for. It is seldom that we have had the opportunity to deal with a firm that doesn’t want both money and a commitment NOW. It was clear and obvious that you had our best interests at heart."

You Got the Valuation We Agreed On

"You did a great job on the sale of our business in really beating the bushes for buyers, including a UK company that was an active suitor. You managed to get the valuation that we had all agreed upon and got it substantially all in cash and got the transaction closed with little to no problems or expensive lawyers involved."

Thank You for Handling Our Business

"Our business was smaller than what your firm normally handles but it was a BIG part of our net worth and savings. Thank you for handling our business and we were very pleased and delighted with the results."

More Than Anticipated

"Our transaction was involved as we had different corporate entities located in different states. Our only regret is that we didn’t retain your services before 2012 when we paid $25,000 to a firm in Texas that did a valuation and market analysis for us before then failing to do anything in the way of trying to sell our business. You got it sold for more than anticipated."

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