To sell a business you must first consider its ‘sellability’. This can be a difficult thing for business owners to do themselves, when they’ve invested time, money and emotions
for many years – which is often why an Omaha business broker is an asset when selling a business. However, there are several reasons businesses won’t sell.
For instance, insufficient financial reporting can be detrimental to a business sale. Some business owners do not regularly monitor financial performance and make necessary adjustments. The long-term value of their life-long investment isn’t top-of-mind, but they instead only focus on the short-term – which does not make the business look appealing to purchase. Similarly, many business owners don’t adapt per the changing market and suffer financial loses. When business performance and finances approach the bottom of the barrel – a business sale will become more difficult.
Other reasons for not having ‘sellability’ include low salaries and high management turnover, restrictive employee agreements – like unions, or a location that doesn’t lend well to growth. As a business owner, it’s difficult to see insight into these potential roadblocks. However, an Omaha business broker will be able to advise on these matters and help determine if or how selling a business is right for you.
