For every large public company merger & acquisition, there are hundreds of small and middle-market M&A transactions taking place. While some business owners have properly prepared for these potentially life-altering mergers & acquisitions transactions, our experience indicates most have not.

Exit planning experts advise entrepreneurs to start planning for the eventual exit from their business the day they start their company. While such advice may seem premature, proper exit planning and expert transaction execution can have a huge impact on the net proceeds received from the business sale and an owner’s happiness in retirement.

The information that follows will help you avoid the pain of leaving what could be millions of dollars on the table. The eight critical mistakes to avoid are: (click here to continue) ......