Selling a business? Cash, Earn-Out, Loan Notes or Shares?

So, you’ve made what is probably the most difficult decision a business owner has to make – to exit the business.  Now what?  There is honestly no substitute for early, pragmatic, professional advice but before taking that step it is worth understanding and considering all the variables: How will the sale consideration be received – cash, earn-out, loan notes or shares? Is the sale going to be of the shares … Continue reading