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Competitive Market, Liquidating Event, & Maximum After-Tax Value

Competition drives value. Our goal is to create a sales process that produces multiple qualified & motivated buyers for every listing we accept.

While the owner’s goal during a business exit is often to maximize the amount of cash he or she receives at closing, it’s often not possible or not financially viable to receive all of the consideration at closing, creating the need to manage other consideration as part of the business sale.

While the liquidating event is certainly important, proper tax planning during the negotiation and construction of any Letters of Intent and Purchase Agreements is necessary to ensure that our clients maximize the amount they “take home” from any sale.

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Adena's Process For Managing the Sale of Your Business

Unlike most intermediaries, Adena has a team of professionals with a wide range of experiences.

Adena's principals have owned and managed their own businesses and understand the challenges that face business owners. When Adena represents you, you benefit from the experience of our entire team. Here is the process we will utilize to sell your business.

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Selling a Business Yourself? Not a A Good Idea

The independent business owner who decides to sell, is at the threshold of a major process involving emotions, as well as the marketplace.

In many cases, the business for sale represents the seller’s life work. Being the independent type to begin with, as well as someone who knows about deals and sales, the tempting notion sometimes arises: “Why don’t I handle the sale of my business myself?”

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