Is Seller Financing For You?  In today's challenging business-
for-sale market, buyers expect some form of seller financing.
But if you aren't careful, seller financing could sink you.   Is
Seller Financing For You?   sinking boat   Seller financing is
an integral part of today's business-for-sale marketplace. At
BizBuySell.com, we estimate that roughly 90 percent of
successful small business sales involve the owner financing a
portion of the purchase price.  It's challenging, but possible,
for business buyers to find third-party financing. But in
today's banking climate, commercial lending restrictions can
limit a buyer's ability to make legitimate offers and close
deals. So like it or not, there's a good chance that seller
financing will play a role in your planned business exit.
Seller Financing: Advantages and Drawbacks  Seller financing can
help you reap financial and non-financial rewards from the sale
of your company. The catch is that there are also some potential
drawbacks and pitfalls--especially if