Q | If I have any special queries whilst placing my business for sale can I contact you? |
A | Yes - We are there to help you from start to finish. You can either send an email to help@forumbusinesssales.com or telephone us on 0208 440 2526. (during office hours) |
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Q | Is the service confidential? |
A | Yes – FORUM is totally secure and confidential and the name and precise address of your business can be withheld. |
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Q | Do you have any experience of selling businesses? |
A | Yes – we have more than 20 years in total selling millions of pounds worth of business properties. |
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Q | Are there any hidden charges? |
A | No – we only charge once for whichever service you choose. |
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Q | How long can I advertise my business with you? |
A | Your business will be advertised indefinitely until it is sold or you remove it from our website. |
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Q | Will you take photographs of my business? |
A | Yes – if you select the Platinum service. |
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Q | Will you liase with prospective purchasers? |
A | Yes – if you choose the Gold or Platinum service and ask us to act as your intermediary. |
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Q | Can I advertise more than one business? |
A | Yes – if you advertise more than one business at the same time we will give you 50% off the second listing. (Businesses must be in the same county) |
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Q | How do I know if my business property listing is being viewed/accessed? |
A | We are able to tell you how many people have visited this website from our unique statistical information. |
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Q | If I have my business for sale with an agent can I advertise it with you? |
A | Yes – we are totally independent. |
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Q | How do potential buyers find FORUM? |
A | FORUM is extensively advertised in relevant national and local publications on a weekly basis. FORUM also conducts wide-ranging direct marketing in all sectors. Finally, FORUM is listed in key search engines including Yahoo! UK & Ireland, the Google Web Directory, Ask Jeeves, Lycos, Looksmart and UK Plus. |
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Q | How long will my sale/purchase take? |
A | Once an offer has been accepted and solicitors are instructed the average time taken to exchange contracts can be as little as 4 weeks, or longer, depending on the complexity of the transaction. If both vendor and purchaser are genuinely seeking a speedy resolution we will assist the transaction by regularly liasing with the solicitors involved and by ensuring that all queries etc are answered as quickly as possible. |
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Q | Is finance available? |
A | Finance is available from various lending institutions, usually in the region of 70% of the value of the business, subject to status. This would require an investment of capital of approximately 30%. Less capital may be required if the purchaser has both professional expertise and past experience in the business being purchased. However, if this is a new career move for the purchaser, a larger capital figure may be required. Independent financial advice and other assistance during the purchase is available on FORUM. |
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