This article was originally published by Deal Studio on February 15, 2017. “Independent business owner” is a phrase with two meanings. Of course, it means being the owner of an independent business. But another way to look at “independent business owner” is to let this phrase define the very personality of the person at the…
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This article was originally published by Deal Studio on February 7, 2017. Every company has weaknesses; the trick is to fix them. There is a saying that the test of a good company president or CEO is what happens to the company when he or she leaves. Some companies–on paper–may look the same, but one…
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This article was originally published by Deal Studio on February 1, 2017. You’ve made the big decision to put your business on the market. Your reasons for selling are valid, carefully-considered, and “good” – the kind that won’t make a prospective buyer shy away. Now, you may tell yourself, comes the fun part. You’ll come…
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This article was originally published by Deal Studio in January of 2017. Who best understands my business? When interviewing intermediaries to represent the sale of your firm, it is important that you discuss your decision process for selecting one. Without this discussion, an intermediary can’t respond to a prospective seller’s concerns. Are there any potential…
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This article was originally published by Deal Studio on January 11, 2017. When the day comes to sell your business, it is important that prospective buyers understand why you have made this decision. Having a valid reason why it is time for you to sell can make your business more attractive to prospective buyers. After…
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This article was originally published by Deal Studio on April 5, 2016. Important questions to ask when looking at a business…or preparing to have your business looked at by prospective buyers. What’s for sale? What’s not for sale? Does it include real estate? Are some of the machines leased instead of owned? What assets are…
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