One of the most important aspects in selling your small business is the proper "paper trail". A well-documented transaction is critical for two important reasons: first ... a professionally organized disclosure of the financial condition of your business helps keep the buyer in a "comfort zone" during the negotiation and escrow period - the best defense against "buyer remorse" so common in business escrows; second ... it ensures the seller will be protected from exposure to litigious buyers subsequent to close of escrow - another all-too-common consequence of inadequate representation. The documentation we employ to this end includes: Listing Agreements and Purchase Contracts Contracts specifically designed for the Business Opportunity transaction Business Sales Risk Factors Disclosure a comprehensive outline of the considerations and risks facing the seller of a Business Opportunity Appraisal of Value Documents Tangible Assets Schedules (Furniture, fixtures, equipment and leasehold improvements) Leasehold Valuation Reconciliation of True Net Profit: from P&L and Schedule C Annualization of Partial Year Receipts Valuation of Goodwill Assignment of Lease Agreement Seller Checklist; Buyer Checklist; Pre-Closing Checklist Confidentiality Statement Covenant Not to Compete Seller Business Transfer Disclosure Statment I look forward to speaking with you about your business opportunity!