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We know you have worked very hard to build your business. Allowing LINK South Africa to market and facilitate its sale means you've made the decision to partner with the leading business broking organization in South Africa. Peace of mind combined with maximum results come only when you choose LINK.

When considering selling your business, there are many important decisions to be made. To make wise informed decisions, you need to know specific details about the best method of selling your business.

After all, you may have spent many years of hard work building the business to the size it is today and now be looking forward to retirement or moving onto something else. You want to be assured that the sale of your business will bring you the result you require.

If you are considering selling your business, do yourself a big favour and register now for a copy of your free guide, "Managing the sale of your business". Packed with useful information that will guide you through the business sale preparation, valuation and transaction process and provide you with all the knowledge you need to make the right decision.

To list your business for sale with LINK, we require the following documentation and information from you:

  • Our detailed and confidential "Mandate to Sell" document which can be faxed or e-mailed to you for completion.
  • A detailed Asset Register reflecting the second hand value of such assets (not the balance sheet depreciated value or the replacement value).
  • The last 2 years Financial Statements for your business (signed by the Seller & Accountant).
  • The last 2 years VAT Returns.
  • The last 12 months Management Accounts (excluding your personal expenses).
  • A copy of all licenses necessary to run your business.
  • A few photographs of the business (optional).
  • A copy of your present Lease Agreement.
  • A copy of your Franchise Agreement (if applicable)

Very Important:

Should you not be in a position to fax or email the above information to us, and your business is located within 100 kms from one of our outlets, please give us a call and we will arrange for a representative to call on you.

Tip: If YOU were buying the business, what information would YOU expect?

DISCLAIMER

All information provided by the relevant broker will emanate from, and be certified by, the Seller. The broker concerned will not attract any liability whatsoever including any claims for damages should there be any errors, misrepresentations or erroneous information given by the Seller.


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