02 May Selling Your Business: When Is The Best Time To Exit?

Timing is essential to the success of a high-value M&A transaction but determining when to begin working on selling your business can be challenging.

There are various factors to consider – such as market conditions, growth trajectory, and the overall financial health of the company. Moreover, these issues are often compounded by personal considerations.

For instance, life changes such as a growing family or approaching career benchmarks may influence your decision. Shifting priorities, lack of energy, and burnout may play a role as well.

When considering all the nuances it’s not surprising that selecting the opportune moment is quite complicated. So, when is it the best time to sell your business?

Sell Your Business While It’s Growing

It’s imperative that the company is optimally positioned to elicit interest from prospective acquirers, and that sellers execute their strategy while the business is performing well.

Additionally, sustainable healthy growth is particularly attractive. It’s important that you continue leveraging short-term initiatives to improve the business while increasing its value in the eyes of the market.

Market Conditions

Online and digitally native assets are experiencing unprecedented demand. However, top-end valuations will always be reserved for premium assets.

Economic indicators are still incredibly important and you should get in the habit of monitoring what is happening in your industry, as well as the market at large. Focusing on growing your business will ensure you are ready when the time comes to sell your business.

The Best Time For You To Sell Your Business

We’ve written extensively about what the average seller should consider when approaching a sale. But what’s most important is that the timing of the transaction suits your objectives and that your exit is ultimately in service of your long-term goals.

What Comes After Selling Your Business?

Whether you’re planning to retire or preparing for a new entrepreneurial endeavor, earning the maximum value for your online or digitally native company is the key to securing your financial future so you can pursue what comes next.

Don’t wait for the “perfect” moment to sell. If your business is growing and you feel ready for the next adventure, speaking to an Investment Banking professional can help you identify the best time to go to market.

Taking The Next Step

Selecting the appropriate representation will empower you to engage in an optimized M&A process while continuing to oversee the daily operations of your company. An Investment Banking intermediary can guide you through the process and help ensure that you earn the highest dollar value for your business.

About Global Wired Advisors

Global Wired Advisors combines decades of transactional and operational expertise to provide institutional-caliber service to our Clients while helping them earn the maximum value for their digitally native or Amazon FBA businesses. If you’re considering a sale, or if you’d like to learn more about our process, click here to connect with one of our Advisors today!