By Michael Shea, Business Broker & Partner – Transworld Business Advisors Tampa When it comes to selling a business, pricing is everything. Set the price too high, and you risk scaring off serious buyers. Set it too low, and you’re leaving hard-earned equity on the table. The sweet spot? A price that reflects the true […]
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The Due Diligence Process in Small Business Sales: What Buyers and Sellers Should Expect
Due diligence is not adversarial—it’s a collaborative process designed to protect both parties. Buyers gain confidence in their investment, and sellers demonstrate professionalism and integrity. When approached with transparency and structure, due diligence becomes a bridge to a successful closing rather than a barrier.
What Happens After You Sell: Tax Implications and Transition Planning
Tip: Use a tax advisor to explore strategies like installment sales to reduce tax hits.
Confidential Selling: How to Market Your Business Without Tipping Off Employees
Use a Broker: They handle inquiries and screen buyers anonymously. Emails and strange communication will not happen allowing you to run your business and keep things as they are
Financial Cleanup Checklist: Getting Your Books Ready for a Business Sale
I would tell you that better than 70% of the time business owners have made short term decisions in a vacuum without thinking of the end goal of wealth and a exit. Now is all they think of resulting in really horrible outcomes at the time of sale. If your CPA is not having this conversation with you you need a new CPA.