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The Start-Up Paradox

Three skills are essential to survival as a start-up that you must eventually “unlearn” to grow a business.

Starting vs. Growing a Business

Most company founders are good at the first stages of entrepreneurship. But in the phases that follow, they may only be average.

Market Share vs. Addressable Market

Investors call it your company’s “addressable market” and it is one of the main factors buyers will look at when they evaluate your business

How Much Goodwill Do You Have In Your Business?

What is goodwill and why should you care?

The Build vs. Buy Equation

Wondering what your business might be worth to an acquirer? There is a simple calculation you can use - “The Build vs. Buy Equation"

Business Valuation: Explained

Business valuation goes beyond simple mathematics, but to get some idea of what your business might be worth, consider these three methods

A Financial Buyer vs a Strategic Buyer

Difference between a financial and a strategic buyer. Understanding the motivations can be the key to getting a good price for your business

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