SULIMANI LAW FIRM · NEW YORK
Selling your service business?
Get your legal house in order first.
Most service business owners lose money in the sale process for one reason: they weren’t prepared before a buyer started asking questions. Disorganized sellers signal risk — and buyers reprice accordingly.
What buyers will ask for — before they ask for it
When a buyer makes an offer on your business, the deal is far from done. What follows is a due diligence process where their attorneys will scrutinize everything. Sellers who prepare in advance close faster, negotiate from strength, and command higher prices.
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Corporate & Legal Structure
Entity in good standing, operating agreement current, ownership documented, no undisclosed litigation.
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Client Contracts
MSAs and SOWs in place, contracts assignable, no dangerous concentration risk, renewal terms documented.
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Intellectual Property
Trademark registered, contractor IP assigned, proprietary content documented, copyright chain clean.
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Workforce
Employee agreements current, 1099 classification defensible, non-solicitation agreements in place for key staff.
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Financials
Three years of clean records, personal expenses removed, add-back schedule prepared, AR aging current.
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Operations
Business not dependent on owner, processes documented, vendor agreements assignable, insurance current.
Free Download
Get the Sale-Ready Checklist—free.
Before you talk to a buyer, know exactly where you stand. This 6-section checklist covers every area buyers scrutinize during due diligence—corporate structure, contracts, IP, workforce, financials, and operations.
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THE BUNDLE
The Complete Business Sale Bundle
6 attorney-drafted documents covering every stage of the sale process. Built specifically for staffing agencies, consulting firms, and service businesses.
DOCUMENT 1
Sale-Ready Checklist
6-section pre-sale audit. Know your gaps before a buyer finds them.
DOCUMENT 2
Due Diligence Prep Guide
Chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of what buyers request and how to prepare.
DOCUMENT 3
IP Readiness Guide
Trademark, copyright, proprietary content including AI-generated content risks.
DOCUMENT 4
Asset Purchase Agreement
Attorney-drafted APA with IP assignment, non-compete, seller financing, and earnout provisions.
DOCUMENT 5
Term Sheet Template
Principal business terms including price, structure, financing, earnout, and transition.
DOCUMENT 6
Letter of Intent Template
Buyer-facing LOI with binding confidentiality, exclusivity period, and non-binding terms framework.
All documents delivered as editable Microsoft Word files. Instant download. Created by Natalie Sulimani, NY-licensed attorney, 20+ years experience.
Purchase price applies as a credit toward any Sulimani Law Firm engagement.
When you need more than a template
The bundle gets you organized and prepared. But every deal is different, and at some point the situation calls for an attorney who knows service business transactions.
PRE-SALE
Legal Audit
Full review of IP position, contract assignability, workforce classification, and deal-readiness. Flat fee.
IP
Trademark Filing & IP Cleanup
USPTO trademark application, IP assignment agreements, and pre-sale copyright documentation. Flat fee.
DEAL DOCS
APA Review & Documentation
Attorney review or drafting of your APA, term sheet, LOI, IP assignment, and non-compete. Flat fee.
Flat-fee · New York-licensed attorney · 20+ years experience
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