Successfully selling a business takes planning and the right team. The team should at a minimum consist of a CPA who is also a certified valuation / appraisal specialist and an attorney. The owner will need to ensure the business is running at peak performance and be able to answer questions and interact with potential buyers and their due diligence teams. For this they need a team of their own to get information in order, anticipate buyer needs, and interact with buyers. Having good systems in place and quality information makes all the difference when attracting a buyer and their lender.