Practical answers to seller questions and a closer look at public deals.
Seller questions ·
If a buyer is using an SBA 7(a) loan, the lender's rules shape your deal: no earnouts, seller notes on full standby, a 24-month cap on consulting after a full sale to a new owner, and close checks of your numbers.
Public deal analysis ·
Sciens added The Wilkins Company and Scherer Lock & Supply in October 2026. What was disclosed, what wasn't, and the questions it raises for owners.
Seller questions ·
You don't need a sale plan or documents. Get clear on your timing, the role you'd want, what you'd protect and who else has a say.
Seller questions ·
Replying to a message about selling your business starts a conversation, not a sale. See each step, what you control, and what to ask as it moves along.
Seller questions ·
Start with the broad picture. Customer names, employee records and detailed financials can wait until you know who needs them, why, and on what terms.
Seller questions ·
Buyers pay Signal View. Owners pay no retainer or success fee and sign nothing exclusive. How it works, and what costs you may still have.
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