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The second question you have to consider is: "Do you really want to sell this business?" If you're really serious and have a solid reason (or reasons) why you want to sell, it will most likely happen. You can increase your chances of selling if you can answer yes to the second part of this question: "Do you have reasonable expectations?" A yes answer to these two questions means you are serious about selling.

Following, in the next couple of articles, are some of the most common topics and questions frequently brought up by sellers. If you have any questions that we have not covered, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Is it time to sell? Selling your business is a major decision! You have devoted your time, money, and energy into building, running, and operating your business. It may well represent your life's work. If you have already decided that now is the right time to sell, you want the very best professional guidance you can get.