--- title: Should you sell your business? How? And then what? description: Should you sell your business? is a big question. It can be up there with Is she the one? or Should we have one more baby? Maybe it’s not --- **[![](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/logo-stony-hill-business-advisors.jpg?width=397&name=logo-stony-hill-business-advisors.jpg "logo-stony-hill-business-advisors.jpg")](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com)** Looking to Speak with Someone Now? [![Call Us](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/44760/61832c77-1aa9-4e59-b696-524f33057960.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/44760/61832c77-1aa9-4e59-b696-524f33057960) ## [Should you sell your business? How? And then what?](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/blog/bid/102088/Should-you-sell-your-business-How-And-then-what) Posted by [Paul Visokey](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/blog/author/paul-visokey) Fri, Nov 01, 2013 @03:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   *Should you sell your business? *is a big question. It can be up there with *Is she the one? *or *Should we have one more baby? *Maybe it’s not that big, but it can certainly change the direction of your life. The subject is too complex to be covered briefly, but this article will provide an overview of the issues a business owner needs to address when considering a sale. In particular, we will focus on how to assemble a strong team to guarantee a totally smooth process. (I’m kidding – there is no such thing as a totally smooth business sale. However, there are ways to improve the odds of a positive outcome.) We will address the following topics, with particular emphasis on question No. 4, since working with the right people can go a long way toward successfully handling the rest: 1. Why Sell? 2. For How Much? 3. Who Is the Buyer? 4. Who Will Help You? 5. What Should You Do With the Proceeds? 6. What Do You Want to Do With the Rest of Your Life? ## [Continue reading!](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/hs-fs/file-367890661-pdf/docs/Exit_(2).pdf?t=1383335106000) ### Follow Me # [All Blog Posts >](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/blog/all) # [FAQ's >](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/why_faqs) ### Do you own your own business? The US economy is driven by entrepreneurs - small and mid-market businesses, more than 20 million of them, many of them privately-owned. It is often difficult for owners to convert all of their hard work and ingenuity into an equity event. It is a complex and time-consuming process. Stony Hill Business Brokers has the experience and expertise to assist with selling a private business successfully. ![line break image](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/hs-fs/file-14106577-jpg/images/right_side_line_break.jpg) ### **Is it time for a change?** All of the partners at Stony Hill Business Brokers have been entrepreneurs in private businesses and have had experience managing and selling their businesses. We understand the grind of running your own show and the uncertainty of getting the most value for the business. ![line break image](https://www.stonyhilladvisors.com/hs-fs/file-14106577-jpg/images/right_side_line_break.jpg) ### **Are you looking for guidance?** We have particular experience with the small business market in eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. We can provide advice on preparing a business for sale, even years in advance. We can help buyers find the right business for their circumstances. And we advise both sellers and buyers throughout the process to assure a quick, smooth transfer of ownership. Do you own your own business? The US economy is driven by entrepreneurs - small and mid-market businesses, more than 20 million of them, many of them privately owned. It is often difficult for owners to convert all their hard work and ingenuity into an equity event. It is a complex and time-consuming process. We understand the grind of running your own show and the uncertainty of getting the most value for the business. Stony Hill Advisors has the experience and expertise to assist with selling a private business successfully. Are you looking for guidance? We have experience in the small and mid-market business market with companies having revenues from $1M to $50M . We can provide advice on preparing a business for sale, even years in advance. We can help buyers find the right business for their circumstances. And we advise both sellers and buyers throughout the process to assure a quick, smooth transfer of ownership. In some instances, the parties to a transaction locate each other through informal industry or personal channels. These transactions include sales to unrelated third party acquirers, as well as management, family and partner buyouts. Stony Hill Advisors is frequently engaged to structure these transactions and navigate the many issues requiring attention from the initial stages to the consummation of the transaction. Often Stony Hill Advisors is engaged to provide Exit Value Planning to prepare a business for highest value when it is time to transition.   Are you interested in buying a business? Stony Hill Advisors assists companies, entrepreneurs and corporate executives develop and execute customized acquisition strategies designed to result in successful acquisitions. 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