Posts Tagged ‘selling your business’

After years of building your company, you’ve decided you’re selling your business. While the decision to sell wasn’t easy, you might find that getting ready for such a complex transaction takes the same kind of heavy lifting as when you launched. However, you don’t have to do the work on your own this time. The…

What’s special about your business? Why would someone else want to buy your company? You may think you already know the answers to these questions. But if you’re planning on selling your business, you should understand what unique market research is and how it can help you find the right buyer. You have competitors, and…

When selling your business, you need to manage a range of logistic and legal considerations. Failing to adequately prepare can create unnecessary challenges for the future of your company and can even create legal challenges for you after the sale is complete. To help ensure a smoother transition, consider some of the following legal considerations.…

Selling your business isn’t the end of a journey; it’s the beginning of a new chapter. What are your plans after the sale is complete? There’s more to do than just ride off into the sunset. Here are some tips for planning for life after the sale. Financial Planning Tips After You Sell Your Business…

Business valuation is one of the most crucial steps when it comes to selling your business. But according to recent data, a staggering 98% of small business owners did not properly understand the value of their business. Thankfully, you can avoid becoming a part of that statistic by using the following tips to understand the…

In an unstable economy, selling your business can be a challenging experience. And that’s all the more reason to take your time and walk through the sales process carefully. Some of the most common mistakes you can make when selling your business come from insufficient preparation or disengaging from the process. Here’s how to sell…

When selling your business, confidentiality is more than just a preference. It’s essential to ensure the deal goes smoothly and preserve the value of your business, both now and after the sale. Having word of the sale get out to employees, customers, competitors, or creditors could hurt your business and possibly kill the deal. But…

In order to maximize the value of your business sale, you basically have to become an expert marketer. And unless the company you’re selling is a business brokerage, chances are you lack the required skill set to pull off a smooth, successful sale — especially if you attempt to do it by yourself. Of course,…

The process of selling your business isn’t as straightforward as when selling other assets. You’ll need to prepare carefully to ensure a smooth transition. But with the right planning, you can sell your business with greater confidence. Here are some tips to aid you as you complete the process. Conduct a Comprehensive Business Evaluation Your…

Selling your business is never a decision to be made lightly. When you make this choice, you want to place your company in the hands of someone who will give your business the same attention and care that you did. So how do you find the right buyer for your business? Here are some tips…