You will probably fail or be deeply disappointed in the sale of your business. Here is how to avoid it.

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It’s true.

Even completed transactions are often considered failures 3-5 years later.

Why?

The reasons are endless, but in this round-table with Susan Ganz, Peter Regina and Paul Cronin (me) and moderated by Douglas Eberling, we focus on three areas:

  • Owner’s Psychological issues
  • The People Issues
  • The Technology Issues

“Going Beyond the Balance Sheet & P&L – Preparing Your Clients to be M&A Ready” is an hour-long fireside chat with some worksheets to help you and your advisors think through these areas and increase the likelihood your sale will be successful.

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Updated: Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 10:43 AM
About the author
Paul Cronin of Touchstone Advisors is a member of XPX Greater Boston

Your client is trying to decide whether to sell, transfer or wind down their business. I will help them decide, then create a plan to sell to the right buyers