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Is Selling Your Business the Right Thing for You?

Is Selling Your Business the Right Thing for You?

Your consideration of whether now is the time to sell should include a variety of business and personal factors.

10 Questions to Ask and Answer Before Selling Your Business

Answering these and other important questions should include discussions with family members and your personal and professional advisors.

  • Why should I sell my business?
  • Do I want to continue to operate my company in an environment of constantly increasing and changing regulatory requirements?
  • When should I sell my business and how do I do it confidentially?
  • What will I do after I sell the business?
  • What is my business really worth?
  • How do I prepare my company to ensure a maximum value sale?
  • Should I sell my business to key employees or a family member?
  • What will happen to my employees?
  • Who should lead my advisory team when I sell?
  • Would I be willing to stay on after a sale with equity incentives?

The ability of IBG’s professional merger and acquisitions intermediaries to help you make the right decisions regarding the future of your business is grounded in two indispensable qualities: their professional experience in over a thousand successful deals and their personal experience in selling their own businesses.

IBG intermediaries have owned and operated successful mid-market companies, and they have faced many of the tough questions that you will want to answer before you can be confident in making the decision to sell.



Ready to take the next step?

Selling your business is a significant decision that requires thoughtful planning and the right guidance. Let IBG's experienced intermediaries support you through this pivotal journey. With decades of industry insight and personal experience in successfully selling mid-market companies, our team is here to help you achieve your goals.

Contact us today for a confidential consultation and discover how we can help you maximize the value of your business while ensuring a smooth transition. Don’t make this decision alone—partner with experts who understand the process inside and out.

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