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fundamentals of selling your business

7 Time Tested Fundamentals of Selling your Business

Would you rather sell your company for 3x or 10x EBITDA?

That’s a big difference, and one worth putting serious thought into.

Let’s say you have 2 companies. Both generate $25 million in revenue and $5 million of profit a year. Company 1 has an owner with complete control of all areas of the business and no management diversification. Company 2 has great management diversification and its largest customer is only 2% of its revenue.

Both companies might sell. But Company 1 will bring in much less than Company 2. Let’s look at some key factors you can take control of now to help you sell like Company 2 later.

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ESOPs are good for companies

What is an ESOP and Why Should You Care?

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) could be a great option for your employees and company leadership. An ESOP is a retirement plan that vests your employees in the business and gives them a compelling reason to care about how the company is doing. When the company does well, they do well. For owners wishing to sell their business, it can provide an exit strategy while maintaining continuity within the business.

Is it something you could consider? Keep reading to learn more.

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