Frequently Asked Questions for Sellers and Business Owners

 

How do I sell my business?

In order to sell your business on BusinessesForSale.com you need to create either a Standard or Premium Listing.

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What are the costs of advertising?

The costs of advertising your business for sale will vary according to the level of exposure you choose. Apart from the differences between a Standard or Premium Listing, you can also pay for Spotlight advertising – which means your business will appear on the homepage of BusinessesForSale.com for a 24-hour period.

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Can I remain anonymous when selling?

Yes. BusinessesForSale.com recognises that selling a business is a sensitive process and we respect the privacy of sellers.

As a seller, you do not have to reveal specific details about your business for sale – such as the name of the business or its exact location. Also, you don’t need to reveal any contact details such as your email address, telephone number or name. All messages from buyers are delivered to you through the BusinessesForSale.com email system. This means that your anonymity can be protected at all times.

 

How do buyers make contact with me?

Buyers send an email directly to you by clicking the ‘Contact Seller’ button on your listing.

All messages from buyers are delivered to you through the BusinessesForSale.com email system. You are able to screen all messages before replying.

 

How do I monitor / improve my listing?

At any time during your advertising period you can sign in and monitor all enquiries made on your listing.

In addition, once you’ve signed in to your account you can also update your details, amend or upgrade your business listing.

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How do I renew my listing?

The advertising period is for two calendar months. Throughout this period we will send you emails updating you on how long your business listing has left to run. Two weeks before your expiry date is due you will be offered the opportunity to renew your listing for a further two months. However, you can sign into your account any time after your expiry date and make your business live again.

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Your Questions Answered

Buyers

  1. How do I contact the seller of a business?
  2. How do I register with BusinessesForSale.com?
  3. How do I change or update my account details?
  4. Why do I have to pay to access a listing?
  5. How do I upgrade to Premium Buyer Membership?
  6. How do I use the site to find a business for sale?
  7. How do I get more details about a business for sale?
  8. There wasn’t enough information on the business / information was inaccurate / financial information was incorrect / location wasn’t clear
  9. The business has been sold, can I still contact the seller?
  10. Why hasn’t the seller got back to me?
  11. My Email Alerts contain too much information, how can I edit this?
  12. Can I do a search by the business reference number?
  13. Why doesn’t BusinessesForSale.com get back to me?
  14. Glossary of Terms

Brokers and Advisors

  1. How do I advertise on your site?
  2. What are the costs of advertising?
  3. How effective is BusinessesForSale.com? Three quick reasons
  4. Changing or updating account details

Sellers and Business Owners

  1. How do I sell my business?
  2. What are the costs of advertising?
  3. Can I remain anonymous when selling?
  4. How do buyers make contact with me?
  5. How do I monitor / improve my listing?
  6. How do I renew my listing?