Stage the proof before a competitor sees the business

To sell a business to a competitor, verify the buyer and purpose before expanding disclosure. Begin with a non-identifying profile, require evidence of seriousness, then release only the information needed for the next decision. Aggregate or redact sensitive data, limit access by role, and plan for a failed deal. An NDA is one control, not a complete release plan; competitor-specific antitrust and trade-secret questions require qualified counsel. Use a staged competitor-sale disclosure map that connects buyer proof, information sensitivity, recipient access, failed-deal controls, and qualified legal review. How to Sell Your…