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Are you finally at a point in your life where you can let go of your business and not have to work to sustain your current lifestyle? If you have reached your exit strategy goals, are looking at selling your business, and your years of hard work and planning have finally come to fruition, congratulations! Now, it’s time to savor this moment and decide on your next move without rushing.

This is a life-altering change that can be harder than it first appears. To ensure the transition is as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a few suggestions to help you work through the sequence of events that you can expect when selling a business.

Selling your business

First, it’s important to accept that it will take time to sell a business. You might benefit from talking to other people who have sold their businesses as you go through the process and continue to work to get the price you want.Take it from our friend Jack Krasula who recently sold his company for more than $120 million. “During the selling stage, don't let up from the pedal until all documents are signed and you have the money,” he states.

After the transaction, whether by requirement or perhaps by choice, you may want to have an ongoing role with the company. In such a case, Jack advocates that you continue with the company only as a consultant and not as an employee.

Fools rush in

The moment word gets out that you’re selling and bringing home a boatload of cash, your phone will start ringing. You’ll be...

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