INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, SellYourWay.org releases a new, in-depth white paper titled, What Happens After a Business Sale Closes? In this article, Austin Zhao, M&AMI, CM&AP, CBI, CVA, BCA, shares expert insights on the post-closing transition period. Mr. Zhao is Vice President at Transworld Business Advisors of South & West Texas, New Mexico and Wyoming. SellYourWay.org is a website dedicated to the education of small business owners about the business sales process and the services that Business Brokers provide. SellYourWay.org is powered by the International Business Brokers Association® (IBBA), the largest international not for profit association for Business Brokers.
Business owners and founders often spend decades building their companies, with no experience on the sell side of a business transaction. This exclusive white paper provides strategic insights for small business owners on what happens after a deal closes, focusing on key actions completed during the transition period — for seamless ownership transfer, business continuity and ongoing company success.
The article explains critical components of the post-closing transition period including:
- Timeline
- Financial Considerations
- Transition and Integration
- Contract Administration and Compliance
- Disputes and Claims Management
- Final Administrative Tasks
In the paper, Mr. Zhao states “Many post-closing disputes are the result of false or incomplete disclosures. An experienced Business Broker or M&A Advisor should encourage sellers to disclose all business-related issues as early as possible, particularly those required under the schedule of representations and warranties. My advice to sellers can be summed up in three key words: DISCLOSE, DISCLOSE, and DISCLOSE. Failing to do so may lead to serious consequences after the closing.”
“Education is the foundation for making informed decisions in the business sales process. Our mission at SellYourWay.Org is to educate small business owners on successful ownership transitions under the professional guidance of experienced Business Brokers.” – Emily Bowler, Executive Director, IBBA
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