The 11 Stages Of Selling A Company - Business Insider

The 11 Stages Of Selling A Company - Business Insider

Selling a business is a long and complex process regardless of the business's size. It is also one of the largest financial transaction that a business owner will ever be involved in, and one where getting a predictable return on investment for one's sweat equity and time owning the business is critical.

Understanding the selling process and planning according is the key. This article will educate you on the following stages of that process:

Stage 1: Defining Potential Options and Exit Strategies

Stage 2: Determing a Valuation Range For The Company

Stage 3: Pre-Marketing Value Enhancement

Stage 4: Information Gathering, Data Collection, and Presentation

Stage 5: Marketing Materials Preparation

Stage 6: Buyer Research and Buyer Outreach Strategy

Stage 7: Qualification of Potential Buyers

Stage 8: Negotiation Process

Stage 9: Transaction Structure

Stage 10: IOIs, LOIs, and Purchase Agreements and Closing

Stage 11: Post-Closing Issues & Business Transition

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/11-stages-of-selling-a-company-2011-4#ixzz23dLPMUiX

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