In the life-cycle of your business, there are few, if any, more important events than its sale and your exit. This is the culmination of years of hard-work and, as such, you should take all necessary steps to put yourself in an optimal negotiating position to maximize the value of your business.

If you're thinking about selling your business, it's important to have a clear and well-thought-out business exit strategy. To begin this process, you need to identify the elements that led you to consider selling your business in the first place.

Understanding the tax implications of selling your business is a critical first step in putting it up for sale. By better understanding the tax rates that apply, it’s possible to minimize your overall tax liability and maximize the tax benefits that come with selling a business.

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s important to set your personal feelings aside to do a systematic business valuation. There are three best practices to valuing a small business.

If you’re thinking of selling your business, it’s important to maintain confidentiality during the sales process. You don’t want to tip off your competitors, customers or your employees before closing the sale.