How do I find a business broker for selling a business? -

I m entering year five of a small business I ve started. Gross sales $250K in 2009, net cash flow about $75K. Provable top 5 in the market. Startup plan was to sell after five years and I m itching to move on to the next project. I m an entrepreneur, not a manager, and I m ready to start planning my exit strategy. There are plenty of people who want to list the business, but how do I find the one who will maximize the value to me without leaving me personally exposed if the business fails to thrive under the new management? What questions do I need ask potential brokers to help me find the one ? Please don t take this as an opportunity to solicit or to make specific recommendations of brokers.

Contact your local/city chamber of commerce and ask if they can help you find a broker

Here s a question for your potential broker:Please give me the contact information for five people who are happy your brokered their businesses.