The size and nature of a business will dictate the most appropriate method of disposal and will take into account both current and future prospects for the particular sector/industry the business is involved in, the current appetite of buyers (trade & financial) and could lead to any of the following:
- Sale to a trade or financial buyer
- Sale to some or all of the workforce
- Management Buy Out or Buy In
- Stock market flotation
- Transfer of business to the next family generation
- Bring in experienced management and step back from day to day involvement
- Liquidate the business and assets
- Franchise the business
