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Selling a business Invest in Creating Happy Employees & You’ll Be RewardedHow investing in employee satisfaction pays off in daily results and in what a buyer will pay for your company.

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Selling a business Women Business Owners: What to Know Before Selling Your CompanyThe issues that matter most when a woman-owned company is sold, from certifications to buyer fit and your role afterward.

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Selling a business Saying Hello: How First Contact With Customers Shapes Company ValueWhy the first contact a customer has with your company, online or by phone, affects retention, revenue and what a buyer pays.

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Selling a business Three Signs You May Be Experiencing BurnoutThe warning signs of owner burnout, why it lowers a company's price, and your options before it forces a sale.

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Selling a business The Top 3 Unexpected Events CEOs May Encounter During the Selling ProcessThree surprises that catch CEOs off guard in a company sale, and how to prepare so none of them derails the deal.

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Selling a business Do You Really Understand Your Customers?How owners learn what customers really think, why personal contact still matters, and how to make those relationships belong to the company.

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Selling a business Understanding Issues Your Buyer May FaceThe practical hurdles an individual buyer must clear before closing, and what a seller can do to remove each one.

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Selling a business The Six Most Common Types of Buyers: Pros & ConsThe six kinds of buyers who purchase private companies, with the main advantage and the main risk of each.

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Selling a business Business Broker Affiliations and M&A Credentials: What They Tell a SellerWhat professional affiliations and M&A designations say about an advisor, what they do not, and what evidence matters more.

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Selling a business Our Heartbeat: Why MDR & Associates Treats Every Sale as a Life's WorkWhy MDR & Associates exists, how that purpose shapes the way it is built, and what owners can count on as a result.

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Selling a business Client Testimonials: How to Read Reviews Before Hiring an M&A AdvisorHow to tell a testimonial that proves something from one that does not, and how to check an M&A advisor's reputation before you sign.

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Selling a business Selling a Business? Be Aware of These Four Potential IssuesFour issues that slow or sink sales, from time and doing too much yourself to co-owner approval and a fixed price, and how to handle each.

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