Alternative Options to a Sale
The decision to sell can be a difficult and emotional turning point for the business owner, and the motivation for selling often complicated and subjective. Reasons include:
- Health issues
- Retirement
- Lack of capital
- Burnout
- Boredom
- Partnership disputes
- Family concerns
- Too much equity in the business
- Business is not successful
- Business has become to risky
Business owners considering the best course of action for the future of their business. Options include:
- Merger
- Joint venture
- Partial sale
- Intergenerational transfer
- I.P.O.
- Recapitalization
- Stay & build value for future sale
- ESOP
- MBO
- Sell product lines or divisions
- Refinancing
- Strategic alliance
- Liquidate
- Hire management to run business
- Equity raise
Business owners are experts at operating their companies; however, many find themselves unprepared for the day when they will exit their business. If a business owner is unsure of the course to take starting with an evaluation of your company could determine the potential course.






