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 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.

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