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  1. Should I Sell My Business Now?

    2. By: Kevin Short, Clayton Capital Partners

    You can't know whether your business is "worth enough" unless you know what it is worth, and what value is needed in order to meet your financial needs. That's why obtaining a valuation range for your company based upon current market conditions can be very important.

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  2. How Do You Make Your Business Sale-Ready From the Beginning?

    3. By: Steve Cook, Entrepreneur.com

    Selling your business can be a smart decision. Good reasons to sell include: the market telling you it's the right time; you're no longer interested; you have dysfunctional relationships with your fellow business owners; or you're just plain ready to retire.

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  3. 5 Pitfalls to Avoid When Preparing to Sell Your Business

    By: Curtis Kroeker, Inc.com

    Encouraged by the pace of activity in the business-for-sale marketplace, many owners are moving forward with plans to exit their companies and are laying the groundwork for what they hope will be a smooth and profitable business sale.

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  4. Want to Sell Your Business Soon? Avoid These Three Mistakes So You Can Cash Out Quickly

    5. By: David Ryan, Forbes

    If you'd like to sell your business soon, it is important to do the right work to make your business attractive to potential buyers. That means letting go of any illusions you're harboring about what makes it valuable and focusing on things that a potential purchaser will really prize.

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  5. 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Business

    By: Graham Mitchell

    For many small business owners it is their dream to one day to be able to sell their business and enjoy the financial rewards that a sale will bring. But for many their experience will be an inability to sell their business, being forced to accept a below market price or worse still having sold their business not even receiving payment for it.

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