Welcome to the Built to Sell Blog Series by Jim Shaub

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Selling a small business is rarely a sudden decision. It often begins with a quiet realization, a health concern, or an unexpected offer that makes you pause. Whatever the reason, the process can feel overwhelming because most owners do not know what to expect. Unlike selling a house, selling a business involves many moving parts and usually happens only once in a lifetime. This guide breaks down the essential steps to help you navigate the sale with confidence and clarity. P

Here is a question most business owners have never been asked: If someone made you a serious offer to buy your business tomorrow, would you know what it's worth? Not what you hope it's worth. Not what you've invested into it. What a qualified, motivated buyer would actually pay for it today. For most owners, the honest answer is no. And that's not a criticism it's just a reality of running a business. You're focused on customers, employees, cash flow, and a hundred ot

At some point, every business owner asks the same question. What happens to this business when I'm done? It might come up when you're staring at a long weekend's worth of unread emails. It might surface during a conversation with your CPA about retirement. Or it might arrive quietly at 2 in the morning when the weight of carrying it all finally settles in. Whatever brings you to that question, there are essentially two paths forward: business succession planning and sel