The decision to sell a business is not an easy one. Often, SME owners have dedicated countless hours to building a business that is an integral part of their life and identity. But once that difficult decision is made, how long can owners typically expect to wait until they can enjoy the fruits of their labour? Obviously, every business is unique, but our analysis of over 20 years of New Zealand SME sales data reveals some fascinating insights: 📊 A Strong Start is Critical: Our data shows that ~50% of businesses sell within the first three months of listing. ⌛ Long Time = Long Shot: The probability of selling your business decreases significantly after the first few months. By the time businesses have been on the market for over a year, very few are sold. In fact, ~90% of businesses sell within the first 12 months. 🔍 Uncharted Territory: What is unknown is the number of businesses that don't sell at all. Some studies have indicated that up to 4 out of 5 SME businesses never sell and instead close. Food for thought for those advising clients through a transaction and managing expectations through what can be a very challenging time. For more data on NZ SME sales take a look at our fresh new site - www.bizstats.co.nz #BusinessSales #SME #BusinessInsights #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation
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The decision to sell a business is not an easy one. Often, SME owners have dedicated countless hours to building a business that is an integral part of their life and identity. But once that difficult decision is made, how long can owners typically expect to wait until they can enjoy the fruits of their labour? Obviously, every business is unique, but our analysis of over 20 years of New Zealand SME sales data reveals some fascinating insights: 📊 A Strong Start is Critical: Our data shows that ~50% of businesses sell within the first three months of listing. ⌛ Long Time = Long Shot: The probability of selling your business decreases significantly after the first few months. By the time businesses have been on the market for over a year, very few are sold. In fact, ~90% of businesses sell within the first 12 months. 🔍 Uncharted Territory: What is unknown is the number of businesses that don't sell at all. Some studies have indicated that up to 4 out of 5 SME businesses never sell and instead close. Food for thought for those advising clients through a transaction and managing expectations through what can be a very challenging time. For more data on NZ SME sales take a look at our fresh new site - www.bizstats.co.nz #BusinessSales #SME #BusinessInsights #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation
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The decision to sell a business is not an easy one. Often, SME owners have dedicated countless hours to building a business that is an integral part of their life and identity. But once that difficult decision is made, how long can owners typically expect to wait until they can enjoy the fruits of their labour? Obviously, every business is unique, but our analysis of over 20 years of New Zealand SME sales data reveals some fascinating insights: 📊 A Strong Start is Critical: Our data shows that ~50% of businesses sell within the first three months of listing. ⌛ Long Time = Long Shot: The probability of selling your business decreases significantly after the first few months. By the time businesses have been on the market for over a year, very few are sold. In fact, ~90% of businesses sell within the first 12 months. 🔍 Uncharted Territory: What is unknown is the number of businesses that don't sell at all. Some studies have indicated that up to 4 out of 5 SME businesses never sell and instead close. Food for thought for those advising clients through a transaction and managing expectations through what can be a very challenging time. For more data on NZ SME sales take a look at our fresh new site - www.bizstats.co.nz #BusinessSales #SME #BusinessInsights #Entrepreneurship #BusinessValuation
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7moSome great information here!