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Selling Fundamentals

6 Steps to Selling your Biz
by Glen Cooper, CBA
Learn how to form your team, price it right, target your prospects and wrap it up quickly.

Keeping it Confidential
by Glen Cooper, CBA
Confidentiality is often critical to the selling process. Know the 4 steps to keeping your sale on the 'QT.'

Building a Biz Worth Buying?
by Glen Cooper, CBA
If you're not selling your business to someone else, you're selling it to yourself.



Elsewhere on the Web...

New Window How to Buy/Sell a Business
A collection of article excerpts from books offered for sale at the site. A variety of topics on buying and selling a business are covered.
(SmartBiz)

New Window Selling Your Business: CCH's SOHO Guidebook
An excellent resource that walks you through selling your business, step by step. Thorough and in-depth coverage.
(CCH Online)

New Window Selling Your Business: Deloitte & Touche Online
An great collection of articles to help you prepare your business for sale. Topics include finding buyers, preparing a selling memorandum, evaluating offers and tax implications.
(Deloitte & Touche Online)

New Window Selling Your Business: MetLife
MetLife, with a little help from Snoopy and the gang, walk you through what you need to know to sell your business.
(MetLife Online)

New Window Enhancing your chance of selling your business.
This article suggests tips to consider before selling your business.
(American Express Small Business Site)




Books to consider...

How to Sell Your Business

How to Sell Your Business

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12 Secrets to Cashing Out

12 Secrets to Cashing Out

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