The complete guide to selling a business

Fred S. Steingold

Deciding whether : and when : to sell -- The key steps in selling your business -- The key legal issues in selling your business -- Tax considerations when selling your business -- Putting a price on your business -- Working with lawyers, accountants, and brokers -- Preparing your business for sale -- Findking the rights buyer -- Structuring the sale -- The investigation stage : how sellers and buyers check each other out -- Drafting a letter of intent -- Preparing the sales agreement and other legal documents -- Who's selling, who's buying : and what's being sold -- The sales price and terms of payment -- Dealing with liabilities and representations -- Payments for noncompete and consultant deals -- Other important legal language for the sales agreement -- Signatures on a sales agreement -- Promissory notes and other installment documents -- Bill of sle, lease assignment, and other documents for transferring your business -- Documents for noncompete and future work commitments -- Preparing for a smooth closing