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  1. 6 Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Business
  2. By: John Brown, Forbes

    I've described several value drivers or characteristics that give your business the enduring strength, profitability and increasing cash flow that makes it more fun for you to own today and more attractive to buyers some day in the future. Today I complete the list with a brief explanation of the other six and offer suggestions about how to evaluate the strength of each in your company.

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  3. Creating Value in Your Business to Get Top Dollar Upon Your Exit
  4. By: Kevin Short, Clayton Capital Partners

    Did you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition? The characteristics buyers seek must exist before the sales process even begins. It is your job as the owner to create value within your business prior to the sale.

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  5. Selling your business? 7 steps to increase its value

    By: Business Development Bureau

    Selling a business is a major challenge for entrepreneurs. Besides the complexity of the process and emotions involved, entrepreneurs need to make sure they maximize the value of the business they've put so much effort and time into building.

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  6. Here Are 10 Ways To Boost Your Company's Value Even In A Bad Market
  7. By: Rick Andrade, Business Insider

    The recessionary hangover of the past three and a half years has made it difficult for many businesses to boost sales to meet shareholder expectations and increase private company valuations.  Maximizing a company's value in periods of slow demand growth or declining sales is a difficult task.  There are, however, several ways to improve your company's worth in the eyes of your financial institution, your investors and future buyers when positive top-line sales growth is not an option.

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  8. 12 Ways To Increase Company Value

    By: Global Resources, LLC

    I have combined what I personally consider to be the top 12 ways a business owner can increase the value of their most valuable asset-their business. A wide array of tips are outlined, so choose one or employ them all. No matter what your reasons for desiring the increase, application of these tips is not only great for your company's value...it's just good business sense.

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