Are you planning to exit your business? I’m sure you’re opting for the greatest return you can get, and by that, I mean you’re thinking of external transfers, right?

Not a bad choice. By selling your business to a private institution, the money you get will most probably be bigger. That is, if you can actually find a buyer, negotiate the necessary business deals, and take care of the legal processes that come with it. As if that wasn’t tedious enough, there’s another factor that makes all this a royal pain. A glaring factor that you cannot ignore, and must be most wary of: economic recession.

The economic downturn that we are experiencing makes today an inopportune time to do an external transfer. Yes, taking risks is part of business, but this too big a risk can be fatal to your financial wealth. It would be unwise to proceed with such endeavor.

Think about it, have you heard of businessmen investing in stocks these days? Rarely. Everybody’s avoiding the stock market because now more than ever, because it’s too risky. It’s the same thing for external transfers. They cost a lot and they hardly guarantee success.

At this time, your best option would be to transfer your business internally. Focus more on management buyouts or employee stock option plans, and you’ll have yourself a better deal. This will significantly lessen the risks and guarantee you better returns.

So why opt for something too risky? If you want a successful business exit, invest on internal transfers, and have the peace of mind you’ve been looking for.