Forbes gave a few tidbits of wisdom on the topic of maximizing your business sale and the ensuing wealth in a recent article titled “How Business Owners Maximize Personal Wealth Selling Their Companies.” The article provides three steps worthy of consideration.
Essentially, you must plan to put the business in the right place to be bought, plan to put the family and yourself in the right place to sell, and plan to come to the negotiation table ready to get what you need.
Because your business, your family and your life goals are unique, be sure you “measure twice (at least) and cut once” when it comes to this major event.
There are no mulligans you can use once the ink is dry and the money has changed hands regarding your business sale.
