The Complete Guide to Selling a Business - With CD ROM

Selling a business may just be the most important transaction a businessperson will ever make. The Complete Guide to Selling a Business shows readers how to make the sale, make a profit and protect themselves legally and financially.This book gives all the information, checklists, legal forms and practical advice one needs to sell a business, guiding you through the process from beginning to end. In particular, The Complete Guide to Selling a Business covers: § getting the business ready to sell § pricing a business and valuing assets § finding the right buyer § analyzing tax consequences § negotiating a payment plan and other terms § limiting liability § working with lawyers, accountants & brokers § closing the deal and transferring the business to its new owner The Complete Guide to Selling a Business includes a CD-ROM that helps you create more than two dozen crucial legal documents for both asset and entity sales. The 2nd edition provides updates on the complex tax consequences of selling a business and expanded advice on marketing a business for sale.