Oftentimes, business owners would like to turn their business over to an eldest son or daughter so they may follow in their footsteps. It’s important to carefully consider whether he or she is really the right person to take over the operations of the business. Working with an objective intermediary can often be helpful as they may ask you to consider all of your options. For example, perhaps there may be another family member, or even someone else within the business that may be more qualified and capable and, expresses a sincere interest and desire to run your business. Often, selling to an outside party may be the best option. Utilizing a business intermediary can guide you through this process, helping to ask the tough questions, identifying potential buyers and advising you on options for structuring a successful transaction.