I Want to Sell My Business: 7 First Steps
I want to sell my business — what now? Seven first steps before contacting brokers, listing publicly, or signing anything. Owner-first playbook based on 76+ active LMM buyer profiles.
How to Sell My Small Business: First-Timer’s Playbook
How to sell my small business when you’ve never done it before. Step-by-step playbook for sub-$2M EBITDA owners covering buyer pool, SDE valuation, broker vs direct, LOI, diligence, close.
How to Sell a Small Business (Sub-$1M EBITDA)
How to sell a small business under $1M EBITDA in 2026. The right buyer pool (search funders, family, individuals), the role of SBA financing, when a business broker makes sense vs direct outreach, and realistic price ranges.
How to Sell My Company: 7-Step Playbook
How to sell my company the way professional buyers actually evaluate it. A 7-step playbook covering prep, valuation, buyer pool identification, diligence, outreach, LOI, and close — with realistic 18-36 month timing.
Selling a Business Checklist: 47 Items
A 47-item pre-sale checklist for owners selling a lower middle market business in 2026. Organized by category (financial, operational, legal, customer, HR, tax, team, personal) with a 24/12/6/3/1-month timeline.
What to Consider When Selling a Business
What to consider when selling a business: 14 things $1M-$25M EBITDA owners forget — tax structure, customer disclosure, retention, real estate, IP, non-competes, R&W insurance, working capital, escrow, and more. Order of operations 24/12/6/3 months pre-market.
Selling a Business When You’re Burned Out
“I want to close my business and walk away.” Burned out and considering a sale? Compare 5 paths for tired owners (full sale, recap, ESOP, MBO, gradual sell-down) and avoid the 60-75% panic-sale discount.
Should I Sell My Company Now or Wait?
Should I sell my company now or wait 12-24 months? Decision framework for $1M-$25M EBITDA owners covering industry buyer windows, owner readiness, business readiness, tax timing, and when waiting helps vs hurts.
How Is Goodwill Taxed in a Business Sale?
Goodwill in a business sale is taxed as a capital gain at federal rates of 0%, 15%, or 20% — but personal goodwill vs. enterprise goodwill changes everything. The owner’s guide for 2026.