You’ve spent much time, resources and money building your business.  So obviously, you want to make sure you get the best deal when you sell it.

However, the process can be complicated and stressful.  And something else:  it can take a long time.  It’s not uncommon for the process to go six months or longer.

In other words, before you start the process, you need to be prepared.

How?  Well, here are some helpful resources:

• Legal issues when selling your business
• Pricing your business for a sale
• Putting Together the Deal Team
• Preparing Your Company for a Sale
• Finding Qualified Buyers for your business
• Drafting the Letter of Intent
• Due Diligence
• Asset Purchases and Entity Sales
• Purchase Agreement for the Sale of a Business
• Promissory Notes When Used to Sell a Business
• Consulting Agreement for the Seller of a Business
• Noncompete Agreement for the Sale of a Business
• Bill of Sale for When Selling a Business
• Assignment Contracts for When Selling a Business
• Closing the Sale of a Business