Yearly Archives:2025

I've spent decades building my business, and now I’m finally ready to begin the next chapter by selling it. I’ve already had a professional valuation completed and have a few prospective buyers in mind—groups I…

As a business owner, I’m focused every day on keeping things running—solving customer problems, managing employees, dealing with vendors, and putting out fires. With everything on my plate, thinking about selling my business someday just…

I recently spoke at an M&A conference about the role of marketing materials in business sales, emphasizing a crucial yet often overlooked principle: “Going Ugly Early”. What does “Going Ugly Early” mean? Essentially it means…

No two businesses are alike. And that’s exactly what makes yours valuable. Your story—built over years of hard work—is what separates you from the competition. It’s in the team you’ve assembled, the customer relationships you’ve…

And How to Answer Them with Confidence Selling a business is a major life and financial decision. Whether you’re retiring, moving on to your next venture, or reacting to external pressures, being well-prepared for a…