Practice Transition Pros · October 2026
All resourcesProtect trust during marketing
Anonymous outreach and controlled disclosure reduce disruption. Do not assume a confidentiality agreement eliminates every risk; decide who needs access and when.
Make staff a negotiation topic
Ask buyers about compensation, benefits, retention and management plans. Important commitments should be reviewed by counsel and reflected in the appropriate agreements.
Plan the announcement
Agree on timing and messaging with the buyer. A clear explanation of what changes, what stays and whom staff can ask helps support continuity.
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