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  • How to Sell Your Small Business For Maximum Profit
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  • Click here for a link to the full article published in ACCESS Newswire on April 8, 2025
    1. Decide If You're Ready to Sell
    2. Prepare the Business for Sale
    3. Get a Business Valuation
    4. Build a Team of Advisors
    5. Create a Sales Package
    6. List and Market Your Business
    7. Qualify and Vet Buyers
    8. Negotiate the Sale
    9. Close the Deal

    Throughout the process, #4 Build a Team of Advisors will be invaluable. 

    Don't go it alone. Surround yourself with experienced professionals who can guide you through the process, identify risks, and negotiate effectively on your behalf.

    • Business broker: A broker helps you list your business at the right price, create a professional sales package, and identify serious, qualified buyers. They can also help maintain confidentiality throughout the process.

    • CPA: Your CPA will prepare and review financial statements, calculate potential tax liabilities, and suggest ways to structure the sale to maximize your after-tax proceeds.

    • Attorney: An experienced business attorney ensures all documents are legally sound, handles contract negotiations, and ensures compliance with local and federal laws.

    • Financial advisor: To help you plan how to manage proceeds post-sale, especially if retirement is part of your next chapter.

    Final Thoughts

    Selling your small business is both a financial transaction and a personal milestone. With preparation, the right team, and clear goals, you can walk away proud-and paid.