If you're thinking of selling your business, this year may be the best time to do it. You may realize a greater after-tax return in 2012, due to the Bush-era tax cuts scheduled to end this year, than if you delay a sale to 2013 or later.

In a recent NY Times article, Barbara Taylor highlights 5 reasons you may want to sell your business by the end of 2012. These include:
Start your new year off by finding out what your business is really worth. At VR Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions Charlotte, we'd be pleased to meet with you to discuss what your business is worth and what a business sale could mean for your future- in complete confidence, with no cost or obligation.
VR Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions of Charlotte N.C. (www.vrcharlotte.com) has just completed the sale of Advanced Machining of Salisbury, NC. ZP Enterprises of …
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