Why you’re probably ready to advertise your business now

If you’re putting off advertising your business for sale because you don’t feel ready, remember that getting started is often the hardest part.

There are plenty of reasons why now is the perfect time to post a ‘for sale’ ad. Check out our top reasons why you should just get your business out there.

 

Put your thoughts on paper

Taking the time to create a business for sale ad will motivate you to put things in perspective and document what’s truly great about your business.

The process of getting your thoughts out can help clarify why you want to sell and understand what else you may need to do to prepare it for sale. It’s a good way to highlight how valuable your business really is and what makes it successful.

Advertising your business on SEEK Business gives you access to our step-by-step ad writing guide and tips to help you maximise interest from potential buyers online.

 

See if people are interested

Getting your ad on-site is the best way to gauge interest in your business. By putting your business for sale ad in front of real-world buyers, you’ll get an idea of whether your ad hits the mark and how it compares to other opportunities.

On SEEK Business, you’ll get a direct message every time someone enquires about your business. You may just be surprised by how many enquiries you’ll get.

Once your ad is on-site, you’ll also have access to data to help you measure the reach of your ad and track your ad’s performance.

 

Find out if your valuation is accurate

The best way to see if you’ve hit the mark with the sale price of your business is to advertise it and see what interest you get.

You can edit your SEEK Business ad at any time. This means you can adjust the price or update the content of your ad to reflect feedback as you go.

If you’re stuck working out an asking price, check out these three quick ways to get an idea of what your business is worth, so you can test the waters on-site.

 

Get your business affairs in order

Taking some quality photos of your business, organising your financial records, or doing a thorough stocktake are just some of the tasks you’ve probably been meaning to get around to for a while, but just haven’t found the time. Creating a business for sale ad is a great incentive to start working through this to-do list.

While you don’t need everything in perfect order to get your ad on-site, having your business out there can help you prioritise what actually needs to be done in order to sell your business.

 

It’s probably cheaper than you think

It’s never been simpler or more cost-effective to sell your business on your own. Doing it yourself doesn’t cost much, especially when you look at the value (monetary or otherwise) that you’ll gain once your business is sold.

 

Let’s get started

There are so many great reasons to advertise your business for sale, but at the end of the day it comes down to you. While you may never feel 100% ready to put your business out there, one of the best things you can do is just get started.

With the right frame of mind, you could have your business for sale ad on-site in no time and be well on your way to finding the perfect buyer for your business. Start creating your ad now.