A practical, working town

Haysville's businesses lean practical: auto and trade shops, small manufacturers, restaurants and service firms serving nearby neighborhoods and the south Wichita corridor.

Buyers value steady local demand, but they want proof that sales do not depend on the owner's personal relationships.

Where buyers come from

For companies selling near half a million dollars, the buyer is often within twenty miles. Bigger companies draw buyers from farther away.

Expect questions about your lease, your equipment and your team.

Strengthening your case

Update your balance sheet so old vehicles and sold equipment are gone. Stale lists make buyers wonder what else is out of date.

Then recast earnings with support for every add back, as described in our note on add backs buyers accept.

Trade and restaurant owners

Contractors should see the contractor page, and restaurant owners can read the restaurant and bar page for lease and license points.

Timing a sale

Plan on seven to nine months from signing with a broker to closing. Owners often feel the wait is long even when it is normal.

Keep your numbers steady through the process. Buyers distrust both slumps and sudden jumps right before a listing.

Next step

Find your price range at no cost, or call (316) 555-0163.

Haysville, KS Owners Preparing a Business Sale