Selling a business is a complex venture that involves several considerations and requires careful planning. As a seller, your goal should be to prepare the company well, making it as desirable as possible for buyers to not only drive the highest possible price but also attract the best terms and conditions.
After years of hard work, business owners often make drastic mistakes when selling their companies, losing thousands or millions of dollars in the process. These mistakes are usually easily avoidable.
Reviewing the considerations below will help you build a solid plan to avoid pitfalls and increase the likelihood of achieving a successful sale to private equity or strategic buyers.