TEMpting: how Business Sellers and Buyers have been tempted this week…

What are you waiting for? GET YOUR SCORE…

[If any of the following tickle your fancy, please contact me by emailing sell@theentrepreneurialmother.com letting me know which one it is…]

 BS9 = Specialist Leadership and Talent Management Provider

Completed Sellability Score.
Looking to a 2013-14 kick off, getting all ducks in a row in the meantime.
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BS14 Leading Book Supplier
Completed Sellability Score
Financials received, more to come. Currently going through refinancing dramas!
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GET YOUR SCORE…

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BS19 Leading Wedding Services Provider
1st meeting had, waiting on Stage 2 financials – meeting to be set
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BS22 Business “Consultancy”
Completed Sellability Score
Stage 2 of process in play = Confidential Data Analysis

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BS23 Health and Well Being Studio
engagement locked in
FOR SALE

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BS26 Professional Services
Completed Sellability Score
“Business Planning; in Reverse!” session conducted, decision due end of July.
*
BS27 Training Services Provider
via Linked In
Stage 3 of process in play = Pricing and Proposal
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BS28 Manufacturer
Completed Sellability Score
Referral, greatly appreciated. Stage 1 and 2 of process in play = 1st meeting June 25 and financials requested
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BS29 Accountancy
Referral, greatly appreciated. First meeting postponed to August.
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BS30 Online Business
Completed Sellability Score
Had started down process, but stalled…now back on track
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BS31 Pub and Restaurant
Referral, greatly appreciated. 20% minority shareholder who is desperate to get over. Discussed options…
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BS32 Vending Machines
Completed Sellability Score
Looking to move interstate and looking to divest themselves of profitable business. Stage 1 of process in play = 1st meeting
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GET YOUR SCORE…
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BS33 Estate Agent looking for Broker of Online Businesses
referral, greatly appreciated…waiting on best time to chat
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BS34 Online Business
Via Webinar
Authority to be signed next week, marketing campaign good to go
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BS35 Book Binder
Completed Sellability Score
May have to sell as part of divorce proceedings, looking for details accordingly
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BS36 Graphic Designer
via LinkedIN
Invited to complete the Sellability Score by way of getting the process started
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GET YOUR SCORE…
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The “Sellability Score” reports continue to dribble in each and every week.
More calls to make as a result and more emails to send 🙂
Onwards and Upwards!

 

when is it OK to do Free?

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I was pondering this very question myself just yesterday…
A Business Owner called, who has made the decision to sell her own business. She wanted advice on how to best do that, anonymously, over the phone. Cheeky? perhaps.
Useful? She was pleased.
But, how far do you go?

And then I came across this great article from “The Business Bakery”. I’ve pulled the key bits out for me and suggest you read the entire article…

There are five reasons to work for free, which one is it?

1.It’s good “exposure”
This is the most common reason for being asked to do a freebie. The idea is that you give your product for free and lots of people will hear about you. Donating cakes to a function or writing a column for a magazine are examples.

2.It will give good credibility
This is when you do something for free for a well know person or large organisation because it gives you credibilty. So making a birthday cake for Nigella Lawson would give heaps of credibility.

3.It’s a way to trial a new product
Sometime you give a freebie because you need to have a go with a real life customer. This could be your first wedding cake

4.It’s for family and friends
Not totally unreasonably, family and friends expect the occasional thing for free. The trouble comes when pretty well all your customers are family or friends…..

5.It’s for someone who ‘needs’ it but can’t afford it
We’re often asked to give freebies for “charitable” reasons.Mostly these are genuine requests but there are some shonky people out there.

Read on…

TEMpting: how Business Sellers and Buyers have been tempted this week…

What are you waiting for? GET YOUR SCORE…

[If any of the following tickle your fancy, please contact me by emailing sell@theentrepreneurialmother.com letting me know which one it is…]

 BS9 = Specialist Leadership and Talent Management Provider

Completed Sellability Score.
Looking to a 2013-14 kick off, getting all ducks in a row in the meantime.
*
BS14 Leading Book Supplier
Completed Sellability Score
Financials received, more to come. Currently going through refinancing dramas!
*

GET YOUR SCORE…

*

BS19 Leading Wedding Services Provider
1st meeting had, waiting on Stage 2 financials – meeting to be set
*
BS22 Business “Consultancy”
Completed Sellability Score
Stage 2 of process in play = Confidential Data Analysis

*
BS23 Health and Well Being Studio
engagement locked in
FOR SALE

*
BS26 Professional Services
Completed Sellability Score
“Business Planning; in Reverse!” session conducted, decision due end of July.
*
BS27 Training Services Provider
via Linked In
Stage 3 of process in play = Pricing and Proposal
*
BS28 Manufacturer
Completed Sellability Score
Referral, greatly appreciated. Stage 1 and 2 of process in play = 1st meeting June 20 and financials requested
*
BS29 Accountancy
Referral, greatly appreciated. First meeting postponed to August.
*
BS30 Online Business
Completed Sellability Score
Had started down process, but stalled…now back on track
*
BS31 Pub and Restaurant
Referral, greatly appreciated. 20% minority shareholder who is desperate to get over. Discussed options…
*
BS32 Vending Machines
Completed Sellability Score
Looking to move interstate and looking to divest themselves of profitable business. Stage 1 of process in play = 1st meeting
*
GET YOUR SCORE…
*
The “Sellability Score” reports continue to dribble in each and every week.
More calls to make as a result and more emails to send 🙂
Onwards and Upwards!

 

#BuyThis: check out this fabulous entry-level business opportunity…

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After much soul searching, our client has decided that she must sell her business in order to get her family life back on track. This means an opportunity for the smart buyer as all the hard preliminary work required to launch a new business has been done!

Background:
Our client currently works in a demanding role within the IT industry. She decided to take on this “Project” as it is in an area which she is passionate about – namely Women’s Health & Well-Being. She started an extensive search and evaluation of available business opportunities and finally settled on this business based on her personal experience as a user of the service.

The business commenced operations in July 2012 in brand new premises, with a professional fit-out and new equipment.

• Specialising in non-surgical weight loss treatments that can effectively target excess fat in those areas that are often difficult to reduce with traditional exercise and gym equipment.
• As part of a growing national network (in excess of 60 studios) the business can take advantage of branding and marketing opportunities.
• Proven results based on extensive scientific research, no “gimmicks”.
• Does not require highly skilled labour to administer the treatment which sets it apart from other passive weight loss treatments in the market.
• Straight forward ownership model without the complication of a franchise system to adhere to.
Other aspects of the business:
• Growing client base
• Desirable location with good catchment area for potential clients
• No “stock” to invest in or manage
• Easy to manage business operation
• Potential for repeat revenue
• Low operational costs due to no ongoing consumables to purchase

Click here for details: http://www.businessbrokers.com.au/view_listing.php?OID=5481369

So why is it being sold now??
Over the last 6 months, changing circumstances have impacted on our client that have lead to:
• An increasing workload at the office (a senior IT management role) means more demand on her time
• Young family demanding more of her time
• The new business demanding more of her time

So it is with much regret (but necessary) that she is taking this step to consider and rebalance her priorities which includes deciding to sell the business. She is aware that she is unable to make the commitment necessary to ensure the business continues to grow to its full potential.

To facilitate a quick sale, our client is offering the business for sale at $20,000, which is:
• Below the establishment costs (in excess of $50,000)
• A new owner will be required to take over the excellent leasing agreements already negotiated for the equipment and business premises.

Click here for details: http://www.businessbrokers.com.au/view_listing.php?OID=5481369

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