Leaving a Legacy with your Business: Storybook Ending or House of Horrors?

leaving a legacy

Let’s paint a picture of two very different scenarios when selling your business. As a business owner, you know the hard work and dedication it takes to make your dreams a reality. You have overcome countless obstacles along the way, made sacrifices of time and resources, and failed more times than you’ve succeeded…but through sheer will, perseverance and faith in … Read More

What are the 5 Key Questions to Ask When Selling Your Business?

questions to ask when selling your business

Whether you’ve been planning on selling your business since you started it, or you woke up one morning and said, “I’m done!”, there are some things that you need to consider before hanging a for sale sign on your shingle. It can be tough to let go of a business you’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into for years. … Read More

It’s Not What You Sell Your Business For, It’s What You Keep

It's not what you sell your business for

There are many discussions these days about how much businesses are actually worth. You hear about companies being sold for tens or hundreds of millions of dollars, and it can be tempting to think your business is worth just as much. But many people don’t realize that the sale price isn’t nearly as important as how much you keep for … Read More

8 Most Common Mistakes When Selling Your Business

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When you’re ready to sell your business, it’s essential to make sure you avoid common mistakes. It’s important to note that these mistakes are as much about psychology as methodology. Most of these mistakes happen when business owners don’t have a clear plan for how they want to sell their business. I’ve seen business owners wake up one day and … Read More