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Markus Financial Group
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Selling A Business
A Complex Transaction Selling a business is often the largest financial transaction of one's life. More money can be gained or lost in the sale of a business than in any previous deal in which most business owners have been involved. Yet the process is often misunderstood.
At Markus Financial Group, we understand the complexities of selling a business. Our partners and associates have been involved in the buying and selling of companies for over thirty years. We help sellers through all aspects of the process, from valuing and preparing a company for sale, to actually selling it at the best possible price.
Maximizing Exposure of a Listing
Many business brokers use newspaper classified ads as their sole method to advertise their listings. While this may be cost effective for the broker, it significantly limits the number of potential buyers who will see the ads. At Markus, we use a variety of marketing methods, including the Internet, to maximize exposure of our listings.
We also use our membership in Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) to share our listings with more than 900 fellow brokers statewide. BBF is the state’s leading association of professional business brokers with a computerized database of more than 5,500 Florida-based opportunities.
The more information a broker can provide to a buyer, the sooner the business will sell. This is one of the most important, and often overlooked, realities of selling a business. A three-line newspaper ad, or a single-page listing, cannot provide the level of detail as a professionally prepared Owners Manual.
An Owners Manual is a comprehensive reference guide for a specific company or business. It explains who the company is and what they do through detailed descriptions of its history, its products & services, its employees, its competitors and its customers. The guide also provides a complete blueprint for each department or division, including accounting, customer service, and sales & marketing, among others. Owners Manuals are prepared by an affiliate company, Business Blueprints LLC. For more information, please visit www.business-blueprints.com.
Maintaining Confidentiality
At Markus, we recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality. The decision to inform employees of a pending sale of the business is the seller’s responsibility, not the broker’s and not the buyer’s. We will not release specific information about any business without a signed non-disclosure agreement and proof of financial ability from a buyer.
Is It Time To Sell Your Company?
If you're considering the sale of your company in the near future, please contact us. One of professional representatives will be happy to provide a substantive evaluation of your firm's marketability in today's business environment. Call Patrick Gostley today at 561.330.7715 to set up a confidential meeting at your place of business or ours. You may also email Patrick at pgostley@markusfinancial.com.
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