Seller FAQ

Top Questions to Ask When Selling a Business

If the time has come and you’re ready to consider selling your business, you undoubtedly have many questions. This FAQ will address common questions and things to consider when selling a business.

If you have any other questions, please contact Inbar Group.

Should I Sell My Business?

If you’re thinking about selling the business you’ve worked hard to build, you’ve probably given this question considerable thought. Some of the most common reasons business owners sell include:

Retirement
The desire to move on
New opportunities
Financial reasons or pressure from investors
Increased competition
Attractive offers from outside parties

What Is a Business Broker?

A business broker is a professional with the experience to facilitate and guide the sale of a privately held business. They work with sellers and buyers, acting as an intermediary to handle the most complex and critical aspects of the transaction.

Why Use a Business Broker?

Selling a business can be complex and time-consuming. Business brokers like the professionals at Inbar Group have the experience and resources to help you navigate every aspect of your sale, including:

Determining the right price for your business
Negotiating on your behalf
Preparing documents and closing paperwork
Ensuring every detail is handled, so you can run your business
Maintain your anonymity
Vet potential buyers

How Do I Find out How Much My Company Is Worth?

Knowing your business’s worth is often the first step in preparing it for sale. Our free business valuation opinion calculator can help determine your company’s market value.

How Long Will It Take to Sell My Business?

A typical sale takes anywhere from six months to a year. However, the exact time frame depends on market conditions. When you work with Inbar Group, we handle all the time-consuming elements of selling a business so you can focus on running the company or preparing your exit strategy.

What Can I Do to Help Sell My Business?

Whether you’re just starting to contemplate the sale of your business or have firmly made up your mind, your first step to selling a business is contacting a brokerage firm like the team at Inbar Group. From there, you will need to:

Assemble your financial and business documents
Prepare a business inventory
Create an operations manual
Tidy up the premises
Repair or replace non-operating equipment
Keep normal operating hours

What Happens When There Is a Buyer for My Business?

Once we find a buyer or multiple buyers for your business, our role shifts to facilitating the sale and ensuring a smooth transaction. This includes helping you:

Choose the best offer
Understand deal terms
Negotiate terms
Maintain communication between all parties
Coordinate the closing
Resolve any issues that arise

Why Business Owners Choose Inbar Group

With 30 years of experience and a proven sales process, Inbar Group is here to support selling your privately held business from start to finish. We are experts with extensive experience in numerous industries, including health care, manufacturing and retail. We work diligently to review every facet of the business so you can attract potential buyers and receive the best possible price for your years of diligent work.

With Inbar Group, you pay no upfront fees until your business is successfully sold.

Contact Inbar Group to Get Started

Whether you have more questions or are ready to start the process, we can help. We offer free consultations and valuations to business owners throughout the Northeastern United States. Contact us today to learn more.