--- title: How to plan for success when selling your business description: Download the free Selling a Business Planning Sheet to help set up your business for a successful sale. image: https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/Two%20people%20working%20on%20laptop%20in%20factory.jpg --- 25 July 2023 # How to plan for success when selling your business WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness ![Two people working on laptop in factory](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Two%20people%20working%20on%20laptop%20in%20factory.jpg?width=1000&height=667&name=Two%20people%20working%20on%20laptop%20in%20factory.jpg) There are many elements that go into a successful business sale and some of these are out of a seller's hands – buyers’ personal preferences, external market surprises, and so on. But something that a seller can definitely control is their preparedness for sale. We created the free [Selling a Business Planning Sheet](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/selling-a-business-planning-sheet) as a ‘first step’ resource for business owners thinking about selling.[![Selling a business planning sheet cover](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20Images/4.%20Document%20cover%20images/Checklist%20and%20template%20covers/Selling%20a%20business%20planning%20sheet%20cover.png?width=250&height=306&name=Selling%20a%20business%20planning%20sheet%20cover.png)](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/selling-a-business-planning-sheet) The template contains 20 questions designed to prompt you to undertake the necessary thinking, planning and acting that will ensure you and your business are well prepared for the sale process. Questions include: - Have you discussed your objective in selling with your business partner, spouse and/or advisor? - Have you prepared a marketing plan? - Have you prepared a confidentiality agreement for interested parties to sign? - Do you have the means of sharing sensitive legal and commercial information during the detailed due diligence process? If you are considering selling your business, download the [free template](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/selling-a-business-planning-sheet) and work through the questions to help place your business in the best position for a successful sale. If you would like assistance or advice regarding selling your business, [contact the team](https://landing.jpabusiness.com.au/contactus) at JPAbusiness on **02 6360 0360 **or **02 9893 1803** for a confidential, initial discussion. ![How NOT to sell a business cover 2022](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/hubfs/1.%20Images/Updated%20document%20cover%20images%202022/How%20NOT%20to%20sell%20a%20business%20cover%202022.png) Free ebook How NOT to sell a business Selling a business is not an exact science, but there are some key steps any seller should take. This ebook will tell you: The top 10 do's and don'ts of business selling; What you need to do - and not do - to maximise your chances of a successful sale. 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James’ blogs provide business advice for aspiring and current small to mid-sized business owners, operators and managers. #### Related Blog Posts ### [6 tips for doing vendor due diligence when selling a business](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/6-tips-for-doing-vendor-due-diligence-when-selling-a-business) When helping business owners sell their businesses, we usually start with two key steps: Determine... [Read more ](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/6-tips-for-doing-vendor-due-diligence-when-selling-a-business) ### [How to transfer business ownership](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/blog/how-to-transfer-business-ownership) When buying or selling a business, the last thing you want is a handover whereby the business... 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