It is to me very simple.
Why did you start your business?
If there is no component of making money (I doubt that this is the case), then do not sell.
My brother never finished his doctorate, but makes a great deal of money in a job he loves. He is happy without the degree, which was desired simply to get a good job. He has the latter, no longer needs the former.
If you would like success, take the money (you mentioned it seemed good), if things go south, you can start again - this is the mark of the true professional - you can do it again.
If you can't do it again, then be very glad you took the money, because you may have failed had you continued to go it on your own (not even to mention that the the potentially hostile non-buyer would be potentially your worst competitor).
Finally, you may be very good at what you do. Are you very good at everything needed to bring your "product" to success? Marketing, Sales, licensing, customer service, etc.
Best of luck, and whatever decision you make, never regret it!
- Jason Chen, M.D.
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It is to me very simple. Why did you start your business? If there is no component of making money (I doubt that this is the case), then do not sell. My brother never finished his doctorate, but makes a great deal of money in a job he loves. He is happy without the degree, which was desired simply to get a good job. He has the latter, no longer needs the former. If you would like success, take the money (you mentioned it seemed good), if things go south, you can start again - this is the mark of the true professional - you can do it again. If you can't do it again, then be very glad you took the money, because you may have failed had you continued to go it on your own (not even to mention that the the potentially hostile non-buyer would be potentially your worst competitor). Finally, you may be very good at what you do. Are you very good at everything needed to bring your "product" to success? Marketing, Sales, licensing, customer service, etc. Best of luck, and whatever decision you make, never regret it! - Jason Chen, M.D.