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Selling a Business

What Is My Business Worth? Estimate a Sale-Price Range

Estimate a business sale-price range from transferable earnings, enterprise value, debt, working capital, and cash at closing.

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How Long Does It Take to Sell a Business? A 25-Deal Study

Valuation

Revenue Ruling 59-60: How the 8 Factors Affect Value

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Which Greenwood M&A Advisors Cover Your Industry?

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ValuationComparisonUpdated Aug 1, 2026

Business Valuation Methods: Which Approach Fits Your Sale?

Compare market, income, and asset-based valuation approaches and the company evidence each one needs in a business sale.

Sale readinessGuideUpdated Aug 1, 2026

Confidentiality Agreement for Selling a Business: What to Share

After an NDA is signed, decide which business records answer the buyer's question without giving broader access than the request requires.

TransitionGuideUpdated Aug 1, 2026

Transition Services Agreement: What to Plan After a Sale

Learn how a transition services agreement separates short-term support from an unfinished buyer handoff—and how to set a credible end point for each service.

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Common seller questions

Short answers, with deeper guides when needed.

  1. 01What can private-company owners do on this site first?

    Start with the decision in front of you: valuation, sale preparation, buyer comparison, or a specific industry guide.

  2. 02Does this replace a professional valuation?

    No. A formal valuation requires company-specific financial data, transaction facts, and relevant legal, tax, and accounting work.

  3. 03Why is the language cautious?

    Business price depends on evidence, risk, buyer plans, and deal terms. The guides separate known facts from estimates.

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