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  • Date: 2007-08-16
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         To successfully sell your business, it is essential that you know how to communicate its appeal, and understand the factors that buyers have to consider.There are hundreds of businesses for sale at any given period of time. To make your business successful, you need to provide the buyers with correct information that help them to make informed decisions. A descriptive and well-organized selling memorandum which consist ofcontact information, a brief description of the business, business location, hours of operation, business asking price, annual revenues, net earnings, number of employees, ownership description, number of years established, leased or owned property, and the reason for selling will help in the sale . You should also mention a few paragraphs to describe the benefits of owning the business process.Potential buyers should sign a confidentiality agreement before you furnish them with your selling memorandum. This memorandum should be true, accurate, and complete. Before selling your business you should determine the potential buyers'sources of funds and should screen to ensure that their interests are compatible with yours and that they have the financial ability to purchase your business. Determining and dispelling any misconceptions on financing before negotiating the deal saves both parties time and money. The buyer must consult with their accountant or financial advisor before dealing. Small business ownership and its operation has proven to be one of the most financially rewarding pursuits that can be followed but it can be frightening for the beginners due to high mortality rate for not being able to make it through the first three years .Therefore it is recommended to buy an existing profitable business instead of trying to start one from scratch. It is true that the success rate for new business owners that have purchased an existing business is much higher than for those who start a newly formed business because an existing profitable business has already proven that its successful.However, the actual process of purchasing an operating business can be a challenging undertaking and you need to be fully prepared with as much information as possible which will help you to; find a suitable business for sale, value the business,arrange financing, conduct negotiations, and finally, to actually close the deal and transfer ownership.As involved as it may seem, it is far less troublesome and certainly less risky. If you have an entrepreneurial mind-set and would like to dive into a business for yourself, even if its only a home-based business, then it is strongly recommended to buy an existing profitable business. There are innumerable of them ,just looking for a new owner.

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