So are you're selling or buying the business?
Here are somethings to think about in either case.
MOST IMPORTANT You need to let us know in advance - ideally 3 to 4 weeks This is so we have enough time to get the paperwork sorted and to schedule the changeover with the appropriate consultant Email: salesteam@auxosoftware.com and we will be in touch
It is suggested to treat selling a business like a very important year end!
With this in mind we have the following checklist that should be done prior to any changeover:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checklist:
Stocktake | MUST be done prior to the changeover - any adjustments done after this are in the new businesses database - SAM users click HERE | ||
Invoice your Jobs | Depends on what is being bought/sold, who is going to own the debt? NB: Invoices cannot be backdated | ||
Finalise & invoice your Purchase Orders | Depends on what is being bought/sold NB: There is no going back once the name has been changed | ||
Write off bad debts | Account for expenses in the correct period MOST important if the new owner is buying the debt - SAM users click HERE | ||
Account for any holiday pay | |||
Complete any Accruals | Check with your accountant if needed | ||
Check all Balances to the General Ledger | SAM - Debtors, Creditors, Cashbook/Bank Only Applicable if you are using the Elite package with GL | ||
Reports | Print any required reports Click HERE for a list of suggested reports | ||
SAM- Xero sites | Check your Batches are posted If there is a bell - click on it and follow the instructions |
Data
A back-up will be done prior to any changes, this along with any existing back-ups should be given to the previous owner.
NB: The below is a suggestion What data is kept/removed in the system will depend heavily on what the new owner has bought.
Any Data removed CANNOT be entered back in again Any Data kept CANNOT be removed en-masse later The moral of the story - be VERY sure about what is kept and deleted
Keep
It is suggested that the following is kept by the new owner:
- Debtors History
- Vehicle History
- Current Techs & Rates
- Stock File
- Catalogues
- Creditors History
- Purchase Orders History
- GL Codes
- Quotes
??? May Keep ???
Depending on the agreement with the previous Owner the new owner may keep
- Work in Progress -
- You will be continuing with all work booked in
- On Hand Stock -
- You will be keeping all stock
Normally Removed
Data that is normally deleted and left for the previous business
- Debtors Balances
- If you have agreed to collect money from customers for work done by the previous owner, you will keep this data
- Creditors Balances
- If you have agreed to pay the remaining on suppliers balances, you will keep this data
- Point of Sale invoices
- GST Transactions
- GL History
- Banking History
- Banking
- Cashbook Transactions
- Archived Reports
- Archived Statements