Selling a Business Questions
Do you have questions about selling your business? In this roundtable discussion series, we consult with some of our Featured Advisors to answer questions about all stages of selling a business.
Learn from Attorneys, Business Brokers and other advisors about common problems, best practices, timelines, and tips to help you before, during and after the sale of your business.
If you have questions of your own, feel free to ask on any post on the site. One or more of our Featured Advisors will answer.
Business Broker Fees and Other Business Sale Expenses
When it comes to the sale of a business, there are a number of costs – both expected and unplanned – all business owners should understand before they agree to sell their business. A few of our Featured Advisors have weighed in, offering their expertise and perspective to explain the costs – from business broker fees and legal costs to hidden fees – as they relate to selling a business.
How to Overcome Customer Concentration Objection When Selling a Business
One of the greatest risks any buyer faces is what will happen to the business’ best customers post-sale. Will the top customers celebrate the founder’s great accomplishment or maybe decide it’s a good opportunity to negotiate better pricing or payment terms with the new owner? Or worse yet, will they be spooked by the new owners and find an alternative vendor?
Astute buyers measure this risk quickly. Typically, one of the first questions experienced buyers ask the business broker is about the presence or lack of a customer concentration.
For the business owner considering the sale of his business in the near future, having a clear understanding if a customer concentration exists is vitally important. In fact, the lack of a customer concentration is a great selling point.
How to Prepare and Include the Business Owner’s Family in the Exit Planning Process
For the business owner who desires a great outcome, including the business owner’s family in the exit planning process, as well as the decision to sell, is vital.
How to Prepare for Due Diligence When Selling a Business
Our Featured Advisors, Attorney Mark Fazio and Business Broker Neal Isaacs, answer a few questions to help business owners learn how to prepare for due diligence when selling a business.
