Pt. 1. Overview of the process . 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 -- Pt. 2. Getting ready to sell. Preparing your business for sale -- Finding the right buyer -- Structuring the sale -- The investigation stage : how sellers...

"It happens to any business that's owned by more than one person: Sooner or later, one or more owners will want or need to leave the business. What happens to the company if one co-owner wants to retire, files for bankruptcy, or goes through a divorce? Unless one plans in advance, it could threaten the survival of the business. It's essential that business co-owners create a simple but effective buyout agreement (buy-sell agreement). This document...