How to Sell my Manufacturing Business?
SELLING A MANUFACTURE BUSINESS
When you are looking to sell a manufacturing business, It is important to develop strategies to increase profits without increasing your costs. Ask yourself…. is my production process cost effective? If not, streamline.
You will maximise value if you maximise Profits.
Customer Base, Stock and and Products
- Expand customer base and find new markets.
- Analyse customer satisfaction.
- Target profitable product lines.
- Increase prices.
- Decrease the price of most profitable products.
- Increase the price of the least profitable products.
- Decrease stock
Trading
- Decrease direct and indirect costs
- Cut back on overheads.
- Decrease owner discretionary spending.
Staff
- Increase productivity using staff performance reviews.
Suppliers
- Ensure the stability of your suppliers.
- Make sure you are not exposed by dealing with only one supplier. You always need a Plan B.
Miscellaneous
- Research. Are you taking advantage of all relevant government subsidies? Find out!
Getting ready for sale.
- Compile a complete list of all plant and equipment.
- List intellectual property.
- List on-going contracts.
- Strong historical financial records.
- Up to date profit and loss statements
- Full list of all inventory.
- List all liabilities including leases.
- List realistic profit projections.
- What role do you play in the business? A buyer of a manufacturing business is more often that not looking for a managerial role.
- Ensure your plant is clean and well kept… first impressions speak volumes!
- Assess and address any long term or short term risk to profitability.
- A systems and operational manual is essential when selling a manufacturing business.
- Ensure your business is compliant with all government rules and regulations.
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Heidi Dening
Founder and M.D. - Jump Start
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M.D. - Sherlock Consulting
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Director - Fields of Beauty
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