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by a professional from York University
in Toronto, ON, Canada

1yr ago

Tools for SMBs

Hello, other than talking to brokers, what if any tools are out there to advise small businesses on how to get ready for a sale? I'm thinking about how to prep financials for sale, how to transition founder knowledge, etc. How have you seen owners prep/clean up their financials or train up the buyer. Thanks!

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reply by a professional 1yr ago
from York University in Toronto, ON, Canada

Thanks Sean! By clean do you mean pulling personal finances/costs out of the business? Any tips on how to do it retroactively if they can't provide 2-3 years?

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from University of California, Berkeley in Los Angeles, CA, USA

FWIW: I sold my last business to a buyer who financed via SBA. Didn't use any tools or courses to prep for sale, Prior to pushing it on the market, I reached out to every potential strategic buyer I could think of. Suppliers, competitors, etc. While I got some interest, I ultimately didn't have clear enough next steps, so I conducted an in-depth video interview and created a CIM tailored to financial buyers. Other than 3 years of tax returns, bank statements, and P&Ls, here's what worth considering at least 12 months prior to sale: - eliminate unnecessary expenses; $1 saved today = $3-5 at close - lower owner workload; put management / automation in place - reduce concentration risk; diversify clients and sources of income