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Managing Expectations and Emotions as a Seller

A business transaction can rattle even the steadiest of personalities. With so many 'what if's' to address and documents to compile, it's not uncommon for a seller to get a little frazzled working through a sale. The best way to prepare is to understand what to expect and recognize that this is an emotional process that will come with highs and lows. If you can recognize these areas in advance, you'll be prepared to work through them as they come.

When should I tell my employees the business is for sale? Part 2

Two different companies sell. One company has a formal communication plan in place to notify employees of the sale and transition expectations. The other company wings it. Which do you think has the best outcome 30-60-90 days post closing? Here are best practices we've seen buyers and sellers implement to notify employees of a sale.