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Whether you’re finally decided to sell your business or received an unexpected offer from a potential buyer, you may feel a combination of trepidation and excitement. Successfully selling your company requires you to prepare for the brutal realities of due diligence. Due diligence looks at many aspects of your business—legal, financial, tax, operational, human resources,

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In this series of articles, we’ve been talking about some of the value drivers business owners should focus on that will help them sell their companies (either wholly or partially) at the highest possible price. Among these value drivers are management team depth and having a strong competitive advantage. Another key value driver is your

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How to Increase Business Value During Challenging Economic Times

When times are tough or uncertain, many owners try to avoid the pain by ignoring what is happening. They have false hope that things will turn around. Savvy owners create new opportunities for growth. Here’s how to be the latter: Reduce Tax Liability Now is the time to adopt a new tax planning perspective in

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How to Build Value When Exiting Your Company

Almost all business owners will eventually leave; whether they sell, close, or ultimately leave the business to an heir. A business sale may be the most important transaction you’ll ever undertake, with the possibility of building real wealth. Value is something you build over time, not something you suddenly prioritize at the negotiating table or

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Pre-Sale Planning Advice

Business owners hoping for a successful sale of their business often dive into the sale process without much thought. Neglecting pre-sale planning can diminish their chances of a successful sale, and even taint the marketplace for future efforts. Potential buyers expect to purchase valuable businesses that are properly prepared, and they don’t want to invest

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