Maybe you're ready for your first real vacation in years. Or maybe a significant financial upsurge or downturn is signaling that the time is right for you to sell and move on. Whatever your reasons for wanting to sell your business, it's important to understand that in the weeks and months to come you'll be spending an extensive amount of time explaining to prospective buyers all the ins and outs of your particular business. Keep these important steps in mind before you begin the process