“Do You Own Your Business,
or Does Your Business Own You?”

There are two good reasons to sell your business:
You want to. You can’t wait to!

1.  Maybe you’ve built your business over time and
     now you’re ready to cash in.
2.   Maybe you’ve reached a point where boredom,
     burnout, or simply wanting to move on make
     selling the best option.

Either way, what matters most now is making a choice that’s right for you.

Whether you need help making a decision…or making a move, I offer a uniquely consultative approach designed to help you explore your goals, your expectations, and your options. This is exactly why more business owners turn to me for the help they need deciding and preparing to sell their businesses. There’s no obligation. This is simply a chance to get an objective perspective and professional feedback when you need it most.
 

5 Ways I Can Make Selling
Your Business Work For You!

1. Get a fresh start.
You know why you started your business—the dream of freedom, independence, and wealth. But when the honeymoon is over, when the time and effort you’re putting into your business is more than what you’re getting back, it’s OK to consider making a change and even getting ready to follow a new dream. Selling a business is a profoundly important professional decision. It’s also a deeply personal one. It may be time for you to move on if:

• You don’t feel the same way about your business anymore—and it shows

• You’re sticking with it only because you think you should or think you can fix
   it

• You’re giving up too much time with family and friends

• Your personal life is out of balance, and the idea of free time is non-existent

• You’ve got better opportunities turning up all around you.

2. Keep it confidential.
Your business is exactly that—your business. There are a lot of personal issues and decisions that come into play regarding how you run that business and therefore what you will need to do to sell it. Having owned, operated, and sold my own businesses and having helped countless business owners navigate the sales process, I know how important it is to find a brokerage partner you can trust—start to finish—as you prepare for and journey through the sales process.

3. No signs in the yard!
This is not like selling your house. You may be ready to sell your business, but not ready to tell the world—not yet, anyway. I help you make critical decisions about why, when, and how to sell your business. I then coach you through all the preparation. Then, only when you’re ready, do I confidentially promote you to the best buyers possible--on your terms.

4. Save time, money, and headaches
I know who’s coming to the San Diego area looking for businesses to buy. I also know how to promote yours as the obvious choice. I can help make your business buyer-friendly, match you up with qualified prospects, make your business look good on paper, negotiate the most profitable terms, and identify ways to minimize your tax liability. I do all of this so that you can focus your time on doing what’s most important—running your business to keep it in top form and ready to sell.

5. Know what to expect—and get it.
You only sell your business once--leave nothing to chance. I make sure you do it right. I hear the stories. I know there’s nothing worse than having regrets or disappointments about the way you handled one of the biggest financial decisions of your life. I help you avoid all the common—and not so common—mistakes by personally coaching you through each critical stage of the sales process. You’ll know what to expect at every turn and how to proceed for the most profitable results in the end.

If you need help with these and other important questions about buying a business, contact Dwight NOW!