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CORPORATE

CAR FOR

SALE, ONE

LADY

OWNER,

LOW

MILEAGE

COULD IT CONTINUE WITHOUT CAR FOR SALE, ONE LAD Y OWNER ,
KEY ST AFF? L OW MILEA GE
Their knowledge might be vital, but do their contracts let them leave All the examples I’ve mentioned show that taking time to prepare
if the business is sold? Could you persuade them to stay – even if it’s your business will pay off when you come to sell. Identify what’s most
only during the handover? important to your buyer, and wherever possible sort out those issues
in advance. If that isn’t possible, at least you’ll be aware of them when
DOES Y OUR BUSINESS OWN you start to negotiate.
OR LEASE ANY PROPERTY?
If it’s leased, you might need the landlord’s consent to your sale Being ready for the due diligence process will help you, your buyer
before the lease can be assigned to the buyer. and the sale process. Meanwhile, I’m going to take a closer look at my
shiny, one lady owner, low mileage second hand car.
Does your business have any past liabilities for property you
previously occupied? Make sure you know what they are and
what’s entailed.

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