Real answers to the questions every business owner asks โ written by brokers who've been in the room and closed the deals.
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Most business owners either overestimate or underestimate the value of what they've built. Understanding how buyers actually determine value โ before you go to market โ is the single most important step in getting the exit you deserve.
The Selling Process
The honest answer most brokers won't give you โ and what you can do to speed up the timeline without leaving money on the table.
Before due diligence begins, you'll receive an LOI. Here's what it means, what to watch for, and why it's more important than most sellers realize.
Your employees, customers, and competitors don't need to know you're selling โ until you decide they do. Here's how confidentiality works in a business sale.
The actions you take 6โ24 months before going to market can significantly increase your sale price. Here's exactly what buyers scrutinize โ and how to get ahead of it.
Not every buyer is the right buyer. Selling to the wrong one โ even at a high price โ can unravel everything you built. Here's how the search actually works.
If you're selling a business, you need to understand EBITDA. It's the single most used metric in business valuation โ and knowing how to maximize it could mean a significantly higher price.
Due diligence is where deals live or die. Understanding what buyers look for โ and having your documentation ready โ can mean the difference between closing and starting over.
Some owners try to sell on their own. Here's an honest look at what a broker actually does โ and why the data shows represented sellers consistently walk away with more.
Timing a business sale is part art, part science. Selling too early or too late can cost you significantly. Here's how to think about timing your exit for maximum value.
Medical and healthcare practice exits are uniquely complex โ DSO affiliations, PE partnerships, associate buy-ins, goodwill allocation, clinical autonomy clauses. We built a dedicated resource center just for you.
View Medical Practice Resources โEvery business is different. The best answers come from a real conversation โ not an article. Schedule a free, no-pressure call with Katrina and get answers tailored to your business.
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