Planning For A Successful Business Sale - From Preparation To Completion

Whilst you are busy running a successful business, selling it may not be something you have considered.  However whether you take an unexpected opportunity to sell, decide you need a different challenge or are looking to retire in either in the short, medium or long term, the key to a profitable sale is to make sure you understand the sale process and to have a plan already in place to ensure that you maximise the rewards of your success when the time comes.

That was the theme of a breakfast seminar hosted by Greenhalgh & Co Chartered Accountants and Hopkins Solicitors entitled, “Planning For A Successful Business Sale – From Preparation To Completion“, on 9 October 2008 which answered some of the questions business owners often have about selling their business, whether it be within the next one, two, five or even ten years.  Questions such as:

• What do I need to do to prepare my business for sale?
• What is my business worth?
• When is the right time to sell?                                             
• How do I find a buyer?
• How long does it take?
• What are the tax implications?
• What are the legal pitfalls?

Over 40 delegates listened to presentations from Colin Peacock, Corporate Finance Director at Greenhalgh & Co and Martyn Knox, a Corporate Lawyer from Hopkins Solicitors.

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