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# Surprise is a seller’s worst enemy

6 February, 2024

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If you’re thinking of selling your business, you want to avoid any unexpected pitfalls. Daniel Wood of wealth manager 7IM explains in our January edition of [**UK Private Company Director**](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/UKPCD/UK_Private_Company_Director_Newsletter_Q4_2023.pdf?hsLang=en) why a meticulously planned and crafted exit strategy should live alongside any other high-priority strategies you might have for your business.

Read the full article [here](https://www.corbettkeeling.com/hubfs/UKPCD/UK_Private_Company_Director_Q4_2023_7IM.pdf).

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