How do I document a uniform shop’s recurring corporate reorders for a buyer?

A buyer wants proof that reorders are habit, not luck. Start with a simple account sheet for each corporate customer. Note the contact, the products, the usual order timing, typical quantities and any special pricing. Add the date they first became a customer and how they were won.

Support it with invoices. A run of orders across several years is more convincing than a promise. Show the reasons for peaks: new hires, a seasonal staff change, a rebrand. If a customer has ever paused or left, explain why.

Include the details a new owner will need to repeat the work: logo files, thread or ink specifications, approved garment styles and the size lists for returning staff. Make sure you keep client data tidy, and ask your lawyer whether customer information and artwork may be shared with a buyer, and on what terms. Say plainly who manages each account. If it is you, plan introductions. If customers have written contracts or tender terms, give your lawyer the chance to read them first. Your accountant can then match the records to the financial statements. Update the sheets just before the buyer visits, so nothing looks stale.

Key takeaways

• Create one account sheet per corporate customer with orders, timing and contact.
• Keep logo files, size lists and approved styles with each account.
• Ask your lawyer what customer information and contracts you may share with a buyer.