Sellers should protect accounts, customer data, source code, and payment information throughout the acquisition process.

A founder can manage a straightforward sale directly when the financial records, valuation, buyer communication, and transfer plan are organised.

A private sale can protect confidentiality and target strategic acquirers, but the seller must build and manage the buyer process.

An e-commerce transfer requires coordination across the storefront, inventory, suppliers, fulfilment, payments, advertising, and customer service.

A SaaS handover includes technology, subscriptions, customer support, infrastructure, security, and operating knowledge.

The transaction structure affects liabilities, contracts, taxes, transfer work, and buyer risk.

The LOI records the principal commercial terms before full due diligence and the final purchase agreement.

Seller financing can expand the buyer pool but turns the seller into a lender and creates repayment risk.

Cash at closing provides immediate certainty, while an earn-out makes part of the price dependent on future results.

The highest headline price is not always the strongest offer because payment timing, conditions, and obligations affect real value.