10-Deal Killers to Avoid

Setting Your Asking Price too High

Neglecting to Get Your Business in Saleable Shape

Lacking a Transition Plan

Having a Short or Non-Transferable Lease

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Covering Up Problems

Stretching the Truth

Taking Your Sweet Time When Communicating with Buyers

Waiting too long to Qualify the Buyer

Refusing to Negotiate

** from the book Sell a Business for Dummies

by Barbara Findlay Schenck & with expertise from Sunbelt’s CEO John Davies

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