Frances owns a small business, specifically a clothing store called "Frannie's Frocks." The business is valued at $1 million. When Frances decides to retire and divest herself from the business, which option would give her the best chance to get the most amount of money for the business? 

Initial public offering. 

Liquidation of the business. 

Sale of the business to an outside third party. 

Transferring the business via an employee stock option plan.