You've worked hard to build your business, and now you want to sell. But how do you do that? How much is your business worth? How long will it take? Will the sale bring enough for you to retire? Are you even ready to sell?

Of course, you can try to sell the business yourself. Or maybe you should get professional help. There are a lot of steps involved in selling a business, and how you complete those steps can dramatically impact the amount of money you receive when the sale closes. This step-by-step guide shows you how to get the most from the sale of your business.

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Steven Denny is a partner with Innovative Business Advisors, a mergers and acquisition firm specializing in serving companies of $1 million to $50 million in enterprise value. Steve and his wife Debi reside in suburban Saint Louis and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.