Sell My Business? Business Assessment Questionnaire - John Denton - Sell a business, buy a business, business mentor

Please complete this initial business assessment questionnaire. This will enable us to have a good discussion about your business.

All information provided will be kept confidential and not passed to or discussed with any third parties without your prior consent.

Step 1: Complete the questionnaire below.
This questionnaire will gather some initial basic data about your business. Your answers to this questionnaire will enable me to give you a good idea of the saleability of your business in today's market.

Step 2: Schedule your complimentary, no obligation debrief session to get the results.
Once you have completed the questionnaire schedule a 'no obligation' 30 minute online meeting with me. Just click the link which comes up in the "thank you page" after you have hit the "Send Answers" button on the questionnaire.

During the debrief session I will explain exactly what's involved in selling a business like yours and give you some ideas for increasing the saleability and value of the business.

Note: Please give as much detail as possible in your answers. If a particular question is not relevant to your business please answer N/A. This is an initial review of your business and is a starting point. What you do next depends upon your goals and desires after considering the outcomes from our meeting.

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I look forward to receiving your answers and having a discussion about your business. We collect your email address so we can send you a copy of your answers. Once you start the form you can save and continue later if you need to. To do that, scroll to the botom and click "Save and Continue". Be sure to book your complimentary debrief session after submitting the questionnaire. The booking link will appear after you click the "Send Answers" button. Thanks, John Denton

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Name*

First Last

Email*

So we can send you a copy of your answers.

What's your goal regarding exiting the business?*

For example: Is it time based - I must be out by a particular date in the future. Is it money based - I have to get $1 million for my business. Are there other reason and requirements for exiting?

What do you plan to do after you exit the business?*

What type of business (legal entity) is your business?*

For example: Sole trader, Partnership, Private company (Pty Ltd), Discretionary Trust, Unit Trust, Limited Company etc.

Please list any business names and trading names.*

Business location address or addresses. If multiple locations which is the head office or main location where most business is carried on?*

Describe your business. Products and services.*

If there are other owners, directors or partners involved in the business please provide details. If not just enter 'No'*

Do you have a web site or web sites for your business? If yes, please list the URL's here.

List links to social media platforms used for the business.

When was the business established and when did it start trading?*

Did you acquire or start the business and when?*

Is this business part of a franchise?*

Yes

Is the buyer required to have specialised skills?*

Think about what the new owner will need to do to replace you and any other people exiting the business. If yes, please give details.

What are your trading / business hours?*

How many staff work in the business IN ADDITION TO THE OWNER(S)?*

Include full time employees, part time employees, casuals and contractors. (Do not include the owners!) Please list by name, status and hours per week)

Number of hours per week that the current owner(s) work in the business?*

Briefly describe what the owner(s) do during the hours the owner(s) work in the business.*

Does the business carry stock and if so, what is your estimate of average stock value?*

Estimated value of plant, equipment and assets that would be sold with the business.*

Use written down value from your financials, market value or replacement value. Please state which one you are quoting. If you don't know then please list the type of P & E you have, if any.

What is your reason, or reasons, for wanting to sell the business? Please go in to as much details as possible.*

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Please complete this initial business assessment questionnaire. This will enable us to have a good discussion about your business.

All information provided will be kept confidential and not passed to or discussed with any third parties without your prior consent.

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A business that’s ready for sale is well worth keeping!