Comparisons
Side-by-side comparisons of the choices Sell My Small Business readers weigh most often, with the evidence set out for each side.
Sale Process
- Business Broker vs Direct Buyer: Owner Questions
Business broker vs direct buyer: compare discovery, confidentiality, control, and successor fit before deciding how to discuss a possible small business sale.
In briefA broker may suit an owner who wants help finding and managing buyer conversations. A direct approach may suit an owner who already knows a potential buyer and wants to lead those talks.
Sale Terms
- Seller Note vs Earnout: What Owners Should Ask
Seller note vs earnout: compare payment triggers, cash at closing, and post-sale duties. Bring these questions to your legal and financial advisers early.
In briefA seller note defers payment under a buyer's repayment obligation; an earnout makes payment depend on agreed future results. Both defer proceeds, but they create different risks and questions for an owner.
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