17% of owners got an offer. Most weren't ready.
Plenty of owners sell after someone shows up with an offer they weren't expecting. The deal usually goes one way.

Plenty of owners sell after someone shows up with an offer they weren't expecting. The deal usually goes one way.

We live in a business world where growth is worshipped. Entrepreneurs measure themselves by how many people they employ. Many founders dream about making lists whose sole criterion is revenue growth.

You can probably describe your business in detail: the revenue, the margins, the customers you love working with. But can you say who is most likely to buy it one day?

Small businesses often operate as if their sole purpose is to fund the owner’s lifestyle, but the most valuable companies are run with financial rigor. You may be years from wanting to sell, but starting to formalize your operations now will help you

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