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# How to Sell Your Business

The Three main phases for an owner to manage when selling their business, these are the: preparatory, marketing, and legal phases. Download Free 'How to Sell Your Business' eBook.

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# 3 Phases of Selling

There are three main phases for an owner to manage when selling their business, these are the: preparatory, marketing, and legal phases.

Each of these phases contains multiple steps that need to be completed for a successful M&A process.

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### Written By: James Ruthven

James Ruthven is a technology leader with 25+ years of success in leading organisations in change and growth, delivering solutions that transform customer experience.

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