To sell a freight forwarding business, start with the operating details. New Orleans Business Brokers Base connects owners with an independent valuation partner.
Show margin rather than freight volume alone
Large amounts billed through to carriers can make revenue look impressive without producing much profit. Reconcile gross billings, carrier costs and retained margin.
Separate recurring lanes and accounts from isolated projects. Explain whether customer relationships belong to the company or depend on you personally.
Map the cash cycle
Prepare an aging of receivables and payables with disputes identified. A buyer will want to know how long the company pays carriers before it collects from customers.
Model the working capital needed after closing. A headline price means little if the agreement leaves you funding old balances or a large operating cash requirement.
Review authority and contracts early
Have counsel identify the registrations, operating authorities and contracts affected by the proposed transaction structure. An asset purchase and an equity purchase may create different work.
Screen buyers before releasing named shippers or rate agreements. Start with anonymous customer concentration and lane summaries, then expand access during diligence.
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