The document outlines the key steps to sell a business, including planning, searching for buyers, deal making, and closing. It involves gathering owner and financial data, preparing a valuation report, listing the business for sale, screening buyer responses, facilitating negotiations, and finalizing closing documents. The goal is to guide the owner through each stage of the process to successfully sell their business.

1. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING SEARCH DEAL MAKING CLOSING
Desire for Information Active Buyer Search Buyer Visit First Coordinate Due
on the Selling Process Plan Meeting Diligence
Data Gathering/ Probe Buyer Interest Loan Request Package
Screen Responses
Owner Review
Recast Financial Interview Potential Lender and Landlord
Motivate Buyer To Act
Statements Buyers Introductions
Prepare Valuation Obtain Confidentiality Offer To Purchase Assist in Resolving
Report Non-Disclosure Agreement (Purchase Agreement) All Issues
Present Confidential Facilitate Negotiations Definitive Escrow
ABI Listing Agreement
Business Review Instructions (Draft)
Prepare Confidential Determine Buyer Agreement In Review Final
Business Review Interest Principle Documents
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2. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Your Text Goes Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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3. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Your Text Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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4. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Put Text Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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5. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Put Your Text Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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6. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Your Text Goes Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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7. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Text Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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8. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
PLANNING
Put Text Here
Desire for Information on the Selling
Process
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Data Gathering/ Owner Review
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Recast Financial Statements • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Prepare Valuation Report • All images are 100% editable
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
ABI Listing Agreement • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Prepare Confidential Business Review
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9. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Your Text Goes Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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10. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Your Text Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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11. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Text Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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12. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Put Your Text Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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13. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Your Text Goes Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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14. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Your Text Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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15. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
SEARCH
Put Your Text Here
Active Buyer Search Plan
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Screen Responses
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Interview Potential Buyers • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Obtain Confidentiality • All images are 100% editable
Non-Disclosure Agreement
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Present Confidential Business Review • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Determine Buyer Interest
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16. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Text Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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17. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Your Text Goes Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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18. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Your Text Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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19. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Put Text Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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20. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Put Your Text Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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21. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Text Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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22. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
DEAL MAKING
Your Text Goes Here
Buyer Visit First Meeting
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Probe Buyer Interest
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Motivate Buyer To Act • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Offer To Purchase • All images are 100% editable
(Purchase Agreement)
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Facilitate Negotiations • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Agreement In Principle
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23. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Put Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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24. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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25. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Put Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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26. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Your Text Goes Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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27. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Put Your Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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28. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Your Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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29. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Put Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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30. Steps To Sell A Business - Style 1
CLOSING
Text Here
Coordinate Due Diligence
Your Text Goes here. Download
this awesome diagram
Loan Request Package
• Your Text Goes here
• Download this awesome
diagram
Lender and Landlord Introductions • Bring your presentation to life
• Capture your audience’s
attention
Assist in Resolving All • All images are 100% editable
Issues
in PowerPoint
• Pitch your ideas convincingly
Definitive Escrow Instructions (Draft) • Your Text Goes here
• Bring your presentation to life
Review Final Documents
Close
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“Change color, size and orientation of any icon to your liking”
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2
1
3
1. Right click the object.
2. Choose Group and then Ungroup.
3. Click beside the object and drag the arrow over it.
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2 3
1
1. Select the shape to change the color and Right click the object( click any object which you
want to change color)
2. Choose Format Shape in the dialog box.
3. Choose “Fill” in the Format Shape box then “Solid” or “Gradient” depending on the
appearance of the object. Change colour as shown in the picture.
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