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Corporate development is about building partnerships, not just making purchases.

Our guide explains how to shift from a purchasing mindset to a sales approach, from creating an opportunity funnel to addressing sellers’ key concerns to ensure long-term success for both parties.

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Acquiring a business can drive growth, but overpaying is risky. Accurate valuation is essential, especially for first-time buyers.

Our guide covers key methods like times-revenue and scenario analysis to provide a complete view of a company's worth and potential risks.

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When selling a business, price isn't always the most important factor. Business sellers often look for buyers who align with their vision and the company's future potential.

This guide contains four critical factors to consider before focusing on price to get the best outcome.

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Successfully selling a business can be challenging as the process entails careful planning, strategic thinking, and the ability to negotiate effectively to ensure the best deal possible.

Every deal is different, but you can get the best possible outcome by following these five steps.

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Closing a deal can often feel like navigating a Thanksgiving family dinner, where everyone has their own agendas and interests.

Without the right strategy, you risk making costly mistakes. So it's essential to arrive at the table well prepared, with all the skills and tools you'll need to have your greatest chance of success.

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There’s nothing simple about selling a business. The road to a successful sale is often rocky, with plenty of detours and wrong turns along the way.

Every journey begins with a first step — and with that in mind, we wrote the five steps on how to sell a business.

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