Buying and Selling Resources Guides:
Guide to Selling a Mainstreet Business
A straightforward walkthrough of how a business sale works from first conversation to close. Helps owners understand timing, expectations, and the preparation needed for a successful exit.
Business Valuation Fundamentals for Mainstreet Owners
A clear explanation of how buyers and lenders evaluate a small business, including what drives multiples and what reduces them. Helps owners understand how their decisions influence valuation months or years before exit.
A Guide to the Seller’s Most Common Mistakes
Highlights the mistakes owners often make before or during a sale and offers clear insight into how to avoid them. Helps protect value and reduce unnecessary deal friction.
Top 10 Things to Do Before Selling Your Business
A pre-sale preparation list that helps owners clean up financials, address risk areas, and position the business for stronger offers before going to market.
Guide to the Business Sale Process
A clear explanation of every stage in the sale journey so owners know exactly what to expect. Outlines the timeline, milestones, and best practices to keep the process moving smoothly.
The Exit Planning Roadmap
A forward-looking guide that helps owners evaluate readiness, choose the right timing, and understand the long-term planning decisions that influence a future exit.
The Business Sale Closing Checklist
A step-by-step list of what sellers must finalize before closing. Ensures documentation, handoff tasks, and final obligations are completed without last-minute surprises.
A Guide to the Emotional Side of Selling
Helps owners prepare for the personal and emotional realities of exiting their company. Offers perspective on legacy, identity, transition, and staying grounded through the process.
The Guide to an Advanced Exit Strategy
For owners considering more complex planning. Covers tax considerations, transition structures, partial exits, and strategies to maximize long-term value before selling.
Show Buyers the True Growth Potential of Your Business
A resource that helps owners clearly communicate the company’s growth story, revenue drivers, and future opportunities in a way that resonates with buyers.
The Business Sale Negotiation Playbook
A practical overview of how negotiation works in a small business sale. Helps owners understand leverage, deal terms, and how to maintain momentum without unnecessary tension.
