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Goodwill is a critical concept in valuing a business, and it is important to understand how it is taxed to ensure that you are not hit with unexpected tax bills.

Bain has finally released its review of the 2022M&A market. While Bain caters to higher end clients who form the backboneof the economy, these businesses often work with middle and lower middlecompanies—or purchase them.

Selling a business is not like selling a product. The M&A process takes months, and sometimes years, requiring the dedicated attention of M&A advisors or a business broker, as well as a team of legal and accounting experts.

How much does it cost to sell a business? That depends on what resources you need. Research consistently finds that M&A firms lend considerable value to a deal, ultimately fetching higher sale prices and more favorable terms. Yet many sellers remain reluctant to hire an investment banking firm because of concerns about the cost of doing so. The result is a lot of DIY sales that never get off the ground, or that don’t realize their full potential value.