Sell Your Business Your Way: Getting Out, Getting Rich, and Getting on with Your Life (Hardcover)

by Rick Rickertsen (Author), Robert E. Gunther (Author)
Key Phrases: engagement hereunder, selling your business, due diligence review, Leo Mullen, Goldman Sachs, Bill Chambers (more...)

Editorial Reviews

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"The book is quite down-to-earth in anticipating the emotional stress that comes with being under an acquirer's scrutiny..In all, a useful guide." -- David Gumpert BusinessWeek.com

“The book is quite down-to-earth in anticipating the emotional stress that comes with being under an acquirer's scrutiny, and wisely advises sellers to calm themselves before letting a small demand or issue from a serious buyer gum up the works. In all, a useful guide.”

-David Gumpert, Businessweek.com

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“The book is down-to-earth in anticipating the emotional stress that comes with being under an acquirer's scrutiny... A useful guide."

-David Gumpert, Businessweek.com

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 302 pages
• Publisher: AMACOM (September 22, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0814408966
• ISBN-13: 978-0814408964
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #376,180 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for entrepreneurs, September 8, 2006

By	DCCorpMom (Washington, DC.) - See all my reviews

A successful business is like a child at some point you have to let it go. Like a lot of entrepreneurs, my business expertise began with a knowledge of my field, not the intricacies of corporate finance. I've put everything I've got into it, but now I have some hard decisions to make. How do I retire? Do I keep it in the family? Do I sell it? If I sell it, does that mean I have to work for someone else for awhile? Rick's book gave me real insight into successful other businesses like my own and how their owners make the decisions and structure the deals that help them make the big move out of their firms. This is a great resource and an easy read. It gave me what I needed to plan my next steps. I highly recommend it to everyone who owns their own business. It's never too early to start thinking about it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Must have for family business owner, September 21, 2006

By	Beth301 - See all my reviews

All bases are covered with this book, and it'll be hard to imagine selling my business without it. I have a family business, so it's tempting (and almost expected) to just pass it along to the next generation without considering other options. Now I have some things to think about! I also thought the appendix was really useful because after reading about how to sell your business, it shows you how to actually go through with it. There's an appendix with samples of various documents you will need, including a list of resources including business brokers, accountants, and law firms to name a few.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good resources section, September 15, 2006

By	will "willy500ts" (Bethesda) - See all my reviews

I bought this book mainly becuase I loved Rickertsen's other book. Just like the last one, this book has a great resources section that gives you contacts for a lot of different firms world wide.
A fun and easy read. Rickertsen has always done a great job of explaining his subjects so that anyone can understand it.