Here’s one tell-tale sign you should sell your company

However, if you’re lucky enough for your company to succeed and flourish, there may come a time when someone else will find enough value in it to buy it – and therefore, be the one to risk the time, effort and money like you have.

But how do you know when it’s time to sell your company? Here’s how it worked out for one New Jersey-based company:

Started back in 2000, PTM Inc. was a reseller of web conferencing. Continuously searching for the right path to take, the owner eventually decided to sell learning management software, and it worked out very well.

Fifteen years later, the company received an acquisition offer from a large private equity company. The owner was unsure of what to do. This company was his pride and joy. He put in the blood, sweat and tears to get his company to where it is today. On the other hand, the offer was quite generous, to say the least.

After giving it plenty of careful thought, the owner of PTM Inc. came to the realization that he was taking fewer risks as of late. As his business grew, he became slightly more conservative because he didn’t want to risk losing what he had built.

Conversely, the potential buyer was willing and ready to take a big chance by integrating PTM Inc. into another one of its acquisitions. The current owner’s penchant for taking chances with his own business was now than that of this potential acquirer. It was at this point that the owner decided to accept the compelling offer.

-To Sell or Not to Sell

Everyone has a different idea of how much money they want or need. It could depend on what kind of lifestyle you grew up accustomed to, or any other reason. Therefore, the scenario of a potential buyer being willing to risk more than you, the current owner, can happen at a different time depending on the current owner’s particular goals.

Whenever that time comes, it’s a sign that your company is in need of a new owner. If you think it might be the right time to sell your company, contact us at Calder Associates. We can help you prepare your business by increasing its value and making it more attractive to potential buyers – so you get the most out of it. Call 215-667-8539 at your convenience.