Guides for shop owners · Massachusetts and Connecticut
How do I sell my shop without my employees finding out too early?
A quiet sale is very doable. Talk to a small number of serious buyers and share details only after they agree to keep it private.
If this sounds like youYou don't want rumors scaring off your best techs or customers before anything is decided.
Your options
What you can do.
OPTION 1
Talk to buyers off site
Meet after hours or away from the shop.
OPTION 2
Use a confidentiality agreement
Before you share any numbers.
OPTION 3
Tell the team together
Once the deal is close, with the buyer there.
Before you decide
What to watch for.
- Public listings leak fast.
- Keep paperwork at home, not the front desk.
- Plan what you'll say to the team.
How Lotus helps
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
With Lotus, the conversation stays private. James can visit after hours and we'll plan together how and when to tell your team.
Talk to JamesQuestions
Quick answers.
When should I tell my team I'm selling?
When the deal is nearly done, ideally with the buyer there to answer questions.
What if a rumor gets out?
Be honest that you're planning for the future and that the team is part of any plan.
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Say hello
Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?
Reach out and we’ll talk it through. No pressure, and the conversation stays private.
james@lotuspe.us