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A three-step guide to selling a business: completing the sale

In the first part of this three-article series in association with BusinessesForSale.com we explored the most common reasons why entrepreneurs decide to sell their businesses. Part two takes you through every key stage of the sales process, from hiring a business-transfer agent to closing the deal. Now we’re going to linger a little longer on
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How to plan a successful business sale and ensure a good exit

Though a business sale can take months to set up and negotiate, the actual process of preparing to successfully exit your business may take much longer. So, if you want your sale to go as smoothly as possible or are looking to maximise your returns, it’s never too early to get your business into a
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Guide to selling a business part 1: Why are you selling up?

You may put your business for sale for a wide range of reasons, and sometimes several motivations converge. Those reasons can fall into one of two camps: an entrepreneur’s personal circumstances or the business’s health in the wider economy. These can include: Retirement (34 per cent) Seeking a new challenge (24 per cent) Relocating to
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Three in four entrepreneurs want to stay on after selling their business

Entrepreneurs don’t want to leave their own businesses even after they’ve sold them, research from Livingstone’s Heart of the Deal report has found. A substantial 75 per cent of business founders say they want to stay on after they sell their business, with nearly half (44 per cent) wanting to stick around up to three
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Three in four entrepreneurs want to stay on after selling their business

Entrepreneurs don’t want to leave their own businesses even after they’ve sold them, research from Livingstone’s Heart of the Deal report has found. A substantial 75 per cent of business founders say they want to stay on after they sell their business, with nearly half (44 per cent) wanting to stick around up to three
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The essential guide to setting up a business on eBay

Ever dreamed of selling on eBay full-time? It’ll take a hefty amount of work – successful sellers flog more than a few pieces of tat from around the house. An astonishing 40 per cent of home businesses actually don’t have their own website, either – they opt for selling on eBay and/or Amazon. It makes
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How to find the right buyer for your business

When it comes to selling your business, a lot will depend on finding the right buyer. Investing your time and effort into this will help you to achieve a fast sale with which you can be happy. There are many business owners who don’t want to pass their legacy onto just anybody. If this is
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