Is MY Business Ready to Sell?

If you’re thinking about selling your business, you probably already have a number in your head. Maybe it’s tied to retirement. Maybe it’s what you need to walk away and start something new. Maybe it’s just what you hope it’s worth.

Most business owners don’t actually know if their business is ready to sell — or whether it will sell for what they need it to.

Not because they’ve done anything wrong. Because nobody’s ever walked them through what buyers and brokers are actually looking for.

That’s what this assessment does.

A 5-minute check, before you spend months finding out the hard way

In just 8 quick questions, you’ll get a clear picture of where your business stands across the four things that make or break a sale:

At the end, you’ll get a guage on where you stand — plus a specific next step, whether that’s talking to a broker now or closing a few gaps first.

Why this matters more than you think

We’ve sat across the table from hundreds of business owners. The ones who get the best outcomes almost always have one thing in common: they knew exactly where they stood before they went to market.

The ones who don’t? They often find out the hard way — a lower offer than expected, a deal that drags on for a year, or worse, a sale that falls through after everyone (including the owner) has already mentally moved on.

This assessment exists to make sure that’s not you.

What you’ll walk away with

• A high level readiness assessment
• A plain-English explanation of why you scored where you did
• A specific next step — whether that’s connecting with a broker or spending a little time preparing first (and how to do that)
• Total clarity for your next step, in less time than it takes to read this page

Built by people who do this every day

Business Traders has helped business owners across South Africa navigate the sale process — from businesses turning over a few hundred thousand to those turning over R10 million and beyond. We’ve seen what separates a fast, well-priced sale from one that stalls or disappoints. This assessment distills that experience into a tool you can use in minutes.

A small investment that saves you a much bigger mistake

You’ll gain valuable insight into what needs to be done and where your main gaps are.

Whether that means listing with confidence or spending a few weeks tightening things up first, you’ll know what your next step is.

Ready to find out where you stand?

Answer 8 quick questions. Get your score instantly. No pressure, no obligation — just clarity.