How do I prepare a golf simulator business for sale?

A buyer of a simulator studio will ask about the machines, the lease and the customers, usually in that order. Have your answers and records ready in one folder. Start the file several months before you plan to list. Most of it is paperwork you already have, just scattered across your booking system, inbox and filing cabinet.

Bookings and equipment records

Export booking reports by bay and by month so a buyer can see how the room is used through the year. Then list every simulator, launch monitor, projector and computer with make, model, year bought and service history. Note anything replaced or due for replacement. A tidy list lets a buyer see the equipment as an asset and not a guess.

Software, suppliers and the lease

Collect the software subscriptions and hardware supplier terms, and find out whether the accounts can move to a new owner. Pull out your lease and check whether the landlord must consent to a transfer. Ask your lawyer to read it, and see how to prepare a family entertainment centre for sale for a similar venue’s file.

Members, leagues and timing

Summarize your active members, league teams and any prepaid bay time or gift cards outstanding, and decide with your accountant how those balances will be handled at closing. Think about timing too. The season in which you list affects what buyers see, so be clear about how busy and quiet months differ.