Guides for shop owners · Massachusetts and Connecticut

Thinking about selling your shop, or just tired of running it?

Plain answers for auto repair shop owners in Massachusetts and Connecticut: selling the shop, the building or both, what it's worth, and taking care of your team on the way out.

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Selling

SellingHow do I sell my auto repair shop in Massachusetts?SellingHow do I sell my auto repair shop in Connecticut?SellingCan I sell my auto repair shop without a broker?SellingWho buys auto repair shops in Massachusetts and Connecticut?SellingShould I sell my shop to a big private equity group or a local buyer?SellingHow long does it take to sell an auto repair shop?SellingHow do I get my auto repair shop ready to sell?SellingSelling my auto repair shop by owner in Connecticut or Massachusetts

Real estate

Real estateCan I sell my repair shop and the building together?Real estateWhat is my auto repair building worth?Real estateShould I sell my shop but keep the building and lease it?Real estateCan I sell an auto repair property with old tanks or environmental issues?

Value

ValueHow much is my auto repair shop worth?ValueHow do you value an auto repair shop when you own the real estate?ValueWhat should I know about taxes when I sell my shop and building?

Retiring

RetiringI'm ready to retire and nobody's taking over my shop. Now what?RetiringMy kids don't want to take over the family shop. What do I do?

Your team

Your teamHow do I sell my shop and make sure my employees keep their jobs?Your teamHow do I sell my shop without my employees finding out too early?Your teamWhat happens to my customers when I sell my auto repair shop?

Frustrated

FrustratedI'm tired of running my auto repair shop. Should I sell?FrustratedMy auto repair shop is losing money. What should I do?FrustratedI can't find technicians. Is it time to sell my shop?FrustratedShould I sell my auto repair shop or just close it?FrustratedI'm burned out as a shop owner. Should I sell, or can it get better?

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