Selling Your Business? Gather Your Team of Experts

Once you have committed to selling your business, it’s time to bring in some experts to make sure you get the highest offers possible.

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Selling your business is one of those things you can't do alone.

You need help preparing your sale offering, marketing your business, producing financial and other documents that buyers require, and completing the legal papers that protect you, your business, and your buyer after the final handshake.

Here's a glance at the sale process and where advisors fit in:


YOU
Accountant
Appraisers
Attorney
Business Broker
Consultants

Every business sale involves a team, though the team players vary depending on the nature and complexity of your sale and your personal ability and willingness to devote significant personal energy and time to the effort.

Mike Handelsman is group general manager for BizBuySell.com and BizQuest.com, the Internet's largest and most heavily trafficked business-for-sale marketplaces. @BizBuySell