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Category: Ready to Sell
How to Tell Employees You Are Selling the Business
Determining how to tell employees you are selling the business can be one of the most stressful parts of the sales process — here are tips to make this easier.
What Is an Earnout and How Does It Affect the Selling Process?
What is an earnout? Get the answer to this question and learn about the pros and cons associated with this option when selling your business.
The 4 Types of Business Buyers: What Owners Need to Know
Different business buyers have different goals. Learn about the four main types of business buyers, plus gain tips on how to make your business attractive to any buyer.
How to Market a Business For Sale Like a Pro
Learn how to market a business for sale with this guide offering insider tips on the most effective marketing channels, how to choose the right firm to help you, and more.
Selling to Private Equity: Dream Buyer or Worst Nightmare?
Gain an overview of the private equity industry, why PEGs have a spotty reputation, and how to determine if a private equity buyer might be a good fit for your business.
What Is EBITDA? Understanding How It Affects Your Business Sale
Learn how EBITDA valuations measure the worth of your business for prospective buyers and prepare for a smooth, successful sale of your company.
What Sellers Can Expect Before the Closing Date
As the closing date for the sale of your business gets closer, you’ll have a checklist of items to complete and mixed emotions to prepare for. Learn more here.
What Are Seller’s Discretionary Earnings and How Do They Compare to EBITDA?
Gain a high-level overview of seller’s discretionary earnings and how they can impact your business, especially when you’re looking to sell.
Before You Sell: The Pros and Cons of a Financial Buyer
Get an in-depth look at what a financial buyer is and what you can expect from one during the sale of your business.
What Is a Seller Note? What You Need to Know Before Selling
Learn what a seller note is, when to use it, and the pros and cons of using one during the sales process.
Business Valuation Services: What You Need to Know
Learn about different business valuation services, reasons why you may want (or need) one, and what type of valuation specialist should be doing the work.