Advice on Buying & Selling Businesses in Chattanooga | Tennessee Corporate Attorneys | Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C.
Buying or selling a business can be one of the most exciting times in your life. With business ownership, comes an opportunity to cash in. If you're selling your current business, however, the process is sometimes bittersweet. It can be difficult yet satisfying to surrender the reigns to someone else. Though there are many positives to buying or selling a business, the process also involves risk — and no matter how good something looks on paper, a seemingly good deal can quickly turn sour. That's why you need an experienced business law firm like Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. to help minimize your risk and protect your personal and financial interests.
What are the terms that should be included in the agreement to protect me?
What is the best way to structure the purchase?
Are you paying a fair price?
Does the real estate or inventory have any existing liens?
Have all employment taxes been paid?
If buying a franchise, how much support will the franchisor provide you after the sale?
During the due diligence process, you'll have many questions. Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. is happy to assist you in answering these questions and guide you through your business transaction.
Before you tackle the complicated process of selling your business alone, let Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. investigate the details of your sale. Consulting with our business attorneys is well worth your time because we make sure your transaction has no loose ends, proceeds smoothly and you receive the most equitable deal possible.
At Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C., we work with you to review the purchase or sale of your business — from the initial stage through due diligence and down to the final sale. Even after the sale is finished, we stick with your business and provide legal advice as needed. We understand that buying or selling a business is possibly one of the biggest decisions you'll make. Our attorneys strive to provide you with guidance at every step of the process.
Buying or selling a business? Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C. can help! Contact us online or call 423-266-7327 or Toll Free to speak with an attorney who has helped entrepreneurs achieve their business aspirations. We accept Visa and Mastercard.