Successful Business Sale or This?

This weekend I had to “hit the brakes” when confronted with a reminder of why we do what we do at Exit Oasis. I’ve spent the year helping small business owners answer the question “Will I be able to sell my small business?”

What Does it Feel Like to Sell Your Business?

Is it more like bubbling Champagne or a turkey sandwich? We have fantasies. We have dreams. But what does it feel like when you actually make the sale? Unquestionably it’s a little different for everyone, but it’s rare when someone captures the experience clearly.

Just a Normal day for the Small Business Owner

Just a Normal day for the Small Business OwnerYou are the master juggler – and what you do is amazing.Owning a small business is hard. 100% commitment to the effort is required for small business owners – especially in the early days of ownership.

Take a Vacation if you want to Increase the Value of your Business.

Let’s keep this one simple. If your business is over dependent on you (the owner) it has a lower value to a potential buyer. Owner dependent businesses are hard to sell, and when they do sell they sell for less. Why? Because if the business depends on you to produce the results, then how can the buyer be sure the results won’t go away when you do.