Absolutely true, but never forget: The buyer has an attorney on their side, looking out for their interests. As long as you do not, you are screwed. What if

Absolutely true, but never forget: The buyer has an attorney on their side, looking out for their interests. As long as you do not, you are screwed. What if the buyer offers employment with a 70% purchase upfront and the rest spread out over three years? Good deal or bad deal? Ask your attorney... What if this, what if that? All of them are "ask your attorney" items. This is not simple, just look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mergers_and_acquisitions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mergers_and_acquisitions All of this issues apply to a company being bought out, large or small. (i.e.: Does the valuation section alone seem a simple, "do it yourself" task? Large or small, companies being bought need to be valued correctly) Unfortunately, to come out ahead, you need to spend money on the attorneys. And specialist attrneys at that...