Free Post-Sale Checklist Template

Post-Sale Checklist

This comprehensive checklist is a standard guide-through of the necessary steps post-sale for [Your Company Name]. Mark each completed step with a check mark.

1. Wrap-up Sales Documents

  • Ensure all sales contracts are signed and copies distributed

  • Verify all receipts and transaction documents are filed properly

  • Collect feedback from buyer on the sales process

  • Provide buyer with all warranties, manuals or necessary documents

  • Prepare and share any after-sale reports or summaries

2. Notify Relevant Parties

  • Inform employees and team members about the sale

  • Contact clients and vendors to update them of changes

  • Send official business sale announcement to stakeholders

  • Notify financial and legal advisors about the completion of the sale

  • Update business registrations or permits if necessary

3. Financial Settlements

  • Ensure all payments are received from the buyer

  • Settle outstanding payments or creditors if any

  • Reconcile books and update financial statements

  • Evaluate tax implications of the sale with a professional

  • Close business accounts that are no longer required

4. After-Sale Support

  • Prepare for any agreed transition or handover support

  • Ensure all necessary passwords and keys are shared with the buyer

  • Assist buyer in the initial phases as per agreement

  • Keep yourself available for buyer's questions

  • Maintain cordial relationship with the new business owner for future references

5. Personal Finances and Planning

  • Update personal financial plan with proceeds from business sale

  • Allocate funds for debt repayments or investments as planned

  • Establish a budget for lifestyle maintenance or changes

  • Analyze new income sources and adjust financial goals

  • Explore new business or retirement opportunities if any

Prepared By: [YOUR NAME]

For: [Your Company Name]

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