The decision to sell your business is a big one, and you’re far from alone if you’re thinking about making this kind of transition. In this webcast, learn how to determine the right time to sell, the next steps once you decide to make that transition, and the essential tax considerations to keep in mind.
Just because a small business or startup makes it beyond its initial launch phase and sees some early commercial success doesn’t mean its challenges are over. In this podcast, learn about three important topics—including key metrics in the early growth stages—for business leaders buying into startups, creating value over time, and what happens when you’re ready to get out.
No matter what stage of the business cycle you are in, you should always have a defined strategy for your business operations and potential exit. For many family business owners, the sale of their business will be the single largest transaction of their lives. Yet many enter this transaction not fully prepared. To ensure you maximize your sale, there are eight key items to consider before commencing a business sale, beginning with understanding what your business is actually worth in the marketplace and knowing the difference between the business value and the enterprise value.
The decision to sell or continue ownership of a family business is complex. Business owning families who recognize early the importance of both the financial and non-financial considerations of a potential sale are more likely to make good transition decisions.
While many business owners are struggling to find qualified successors, family members oftentimes oppose proposed sales to outsiders because they think they should have the chance to take over the business. Research from Rothstein Kass suggests that advance planning can minimize family squabbles and ensure smoother business transitions.
Building and running a business can be immensely rewarding, both personally and financially, but it comes with unique challenges and risks. To ensure success at each stage of growth and change of your operating business—from startup to maturity to succession planning and beyond—it's crucial to be adaptable while proactively preparing for what's ahead.