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Resources for founders selling their business

Practical guides written by M&A advisers to help small business owners understand what selling a business really involves — and how to get the best outcome.

Prepare before you sell your business

Prepare before you sell your business

Preparation is the most important thing you can do to get a good outcome when selling your business. These six steps will help you arrive at the market in the strongest possible position.

6 min read May 2025
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Diagnosing Acquirer's Credibility

Diagnosing Acquirer's Credibility

As a business seller, the single most important factor you must evaluate in a potential buyer is its credibility as an acquirer — and the key metric is the conversion rate of signed NBOs to closed acquisitions.

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Keep Running the Business Until the Deal Is Closed

Keep Running the Business Until the Deal Is Closed

A common mistake founders make is easing off the business the moment an acquirer shows interest. But the odds of an early conversation turning into a completed sale are low — here's why you should stay fully focused until the deal closes.

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