Ask yourself:

1. How am I going to advertise the sale of my business? Consider utilising the following methods: 
   
   • Business brokers online
   • business for sale magazines
   • advertising in newspapers
     
     
2. What costs are involved in selling my business? Have you considered advertising and marketing costs, legal and financial institution fees or purchasing a valuation report?
   
   
3. How will I value the business?
   
   
4. Can my business licences be transferred or should they be ceased? Contact SmartLicence for licensing enquiries on the Business Hotline 1300 363 711 or (interstate/overseas callers +61 7 3001 6359)
   
   
5. If I have a registered Trademark - do I wish to retain it?
   
   
6. If I employ staff, have I notified WorkCover Queensland to cease the policy?
   
   
7. Have I notified my business bank, insurance company, the industry association I operate under and any other organisation that I am selling my business?
   
   
8. Have I notified the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) or in the case of a company, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) about the sale of my business?
   
   
9. If I operate as a franchise, have I notified the franchisor about the sale of my franchise?
   
   
10. Have I notified my local council?
    
    
11. Have I notified Australia Post for redirection of my mail?
    
    
12. Have I liaised with the real estate agent about leasing arrangements?
    
    
13. Have I notified my existing or valued clients?
    

Useful contacts:

• Obtain advice from a professional - contact your accountant, solicitor, business broker or advisor.
  
  
• Contact SmartLicence for licensing enquiries on the Business Hotline 1300 363 711 or (interstate/overseas callers +61 7 3001 6359)
  

Useful websites:

• Business Entry Point - Closing, selling or winding up a business