You’ve invested a lot of time, energy and no doubt your personal funds in building up your business. The very thought of closing it down distresses you at every level. It feels like a personal failure and stirs up a lot of emotions. And yet, choosing to wind down and close your business is the best decision if profitability is unlikely to improve. There are several ways to do this: cessation, liquidation, dissolution or bankruptcy. It all depends on your situation. Whatever the case, it’s better to act rather than wait for the situation to deteriorate and negatively affect your personal finances. Here are a few tips to help you feel good about this big decision.