Keep control and secure top talent

Everything looks rosy and you’re ready to sell. This is the moment you’ve worked so hard for, and all the sacrifice is about to pay off. One or more potential buyers is knocking at your door, and you’re excited about what’s about to unfold. Here are 6 common mistakes that people make.

Developing an exit plan. Ideally, you’ll sell your business at its peak. Too often, business owners don’t look far enough ahead. They don’t read the market effectively and panic-sell once their business is tanking. You want to maximise returns.

You don’t have to use a broker to sell your business. Every business is unique, with its own needs and structures. There are some strategies that can help you sell on your own. Get clear on what you want. People sell businesses for all sorts of motivations. You might be keen on top dollar over all else.