A Basic Guide for Buying and Selling a Company

Download or read book A Basic Guide for Buying and Selling a Company written by Wilbur M. Yegge and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1996-10-24 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Expert advice for a successful transaction Today, businesses are being bought and sold at a rapid rate. As a management consultant who has brokered over 300 small businesses, Wilbur Yegge knows the intricacies involved in the transaction process—and how to overcome them. In this comprehensive guide, he takes you through the ins and outs of the purchasing and vending process, covering everything essential to conclude a successful transaction. Packed with numerous examples, helpful tips, and even a special section on "Yegge's rules," this invaluable resource has complete information on: Contractual obligations in purchase and sale agreements. Working with business brokers. Confidentiality issues, such as tax returns, impropriety, and the discovery process. Effective negotiation strategies. What to include—and what not to—in your selling prospectus. Sellers' pricing methods. Payment alternatives open to buyers.