Business for Sell

According to a newsletter called “The Privately Held Company” if you are thinking of selling your business now or in the not- too- distant future, here are 10 things to do that will definitely help-and, if you decide not to sell, they are items you should do anyway.

Now that I have your attention, insert "Business" in place of "Lover". Some may take issue with such an affectionate reference to your business; however, in my 25 years of being involved in helping people buy and sell their business, I have been told by many wives that they don't believe their husbands will ever actually leave "their baby". My female clients aren't so emotionally tied to their business and are able to make the transition much easier than their male counterparts. Some say women are better at forging friendships and relationships outside the business, whereas many men are emotionally and mentally more singularly tied to their careers. Okay, a psychologist I'm not, so let's get on with how to leave your business.