For New Sellers: Expert Advice from a Buyer – Why You Should Prepare Your Business for Sale
M&A Talk: #1 Podcast on Selling a Business
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Show Notes
Don't be scared to put your business on the market – just be prepared. This is the top piece of advice from strategic buyer Scott Hile. He shares his advice learned from doing almost 100 transactions on the buy-side. Scott has seen what can go wrong with a deal and the common mistakes sellers make. He discusses the importance of being prepared, how this can help with running a business even before going to market, the impact on the value and time it takes to sell, and how being prepared builds trust with a buyer.
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- M&A Basics: Building a Sellable Business
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Additional Resources:
- Download a free PDF copy of The Art of The Exit: The Complete Guide to Selling Your Business.
- Purchase your copy now of A Beginner's Guide to Business Valuation | The Exit Strategy Handbook | Closing the Deal | Acquired
- Planning to sell your business? Schedule a free consultation today.
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- Contact Morgan & Westfield to request a free copy of Jacob Orosz's latest book, Food and Beverage M&A: An Insider's Guide to Selling a Food or Beverage Business.
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