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What percent of businesses actually sell?

February 21, 2015 by Michael Shea PA

This stat should scare the heck out of you. Nationally less than 20% of the businesses that go to market actually sell? Business sales are an incredibly emotional and inefficient marketplace with many many variables that cause deal failure. Listen to this radio interview with our CEO Andy Cagnetta to get some insight into reasons why you need a pro to aid you in navigating the sale of a business! #businesssale #sellyourbusiness #businessbroker

So it begs the question; why do businesses fail to sell

Here are  simple reasons

  1.  poor books and records
  2. unrealistic sales price to earning ratio’s
  3. unrealistic terms
  4. poor books and records
  5. lack of experience in the sales process

Central Florida Business Broker – Michael Shea

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