Business Ownership & Acquisitions
What Business Owners Should Consider Before Selling
Personal, financial and practical questions owners should think through before starting conversations with buyers.
Start with your own goals
Before talking about price, decide what matters most: timing, your role after the sale, care for long-time employees, the company's name and place in the community, or a clean exit. Different buyers fit different goals.
Know your advisors
An accountant, an attorney and, where appropriate, a broker or wealth advisor help you understand taxes, structure and value. Bringing them in early avoids surprises later.
A conversation is not a commitment
Talking with a potential buyer helps you learn what the market values about your company. It does not obligate you to sell.
This article is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
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