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The Importance for Sellers to have Financials in Order while being Acquired

The Importance for Sellers to have Financials in Order while being Acquired

Shoot The Moon
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The Importance for Sellers to have Financials in Order while being Acquired
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Are you ready to sell your business? In this episode, we’re talking about the importance of having your books in order before you consider a process of taking your firm to market.

1.  It shows that you’re organized and prepared.

When a company considers acquiring another business, one of the first things they will to want to see is that business’s financials. Having your financials in order shows that you’re organized and that you know what’s going on with your money. This can give the acquirer confidence that they’re not buying a lemon.

 

2.  It makes due diligence easier.

Another reason why it’s important to have your financials in order during an acquisition is that it makes due diligence easier. Due diligence is the process of investigating a potential acquisition target to make sure that it’s a good fit for the buyer. If the acquirer can’t get a clear picture of your financials, it could scuttle the deal.

 

3.  It can help you get a better price.

If you’re able to show potential acquirers that your business is in good financial health, you may be able to negotiate a higher price for your business. This is because buyers are often willing to pay more for a business that they perceive as being low-risk.

 

4.  Make the acquisition process smoother.

Having your financials in order can also make the actual acquisition process smoother. This is because there will be less paperwork and red tape to deal with if everything is already in order. This saves everyone involved a lot of time and headaches.

 

5.  It gives you peace of mind.

Finally, one of the best reasons to have your financials in order before an acquisition is that it can give you peace of mind. Knowing that everything is in its proper place can help you relax and enjoy the ride, secure in the knowledge that you’re prepared for whatever comes next.

 

6. It shows you’re running a good business that doesn’t require a lot of financial clean up or manufactured earnings

 

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