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Fundamental Documents You'll Need For The Sale Of Your Business
One of the biggest steps in selling your business is getting your documentation in order. While this guide focuses on businesses producing $500,000 to $5,000,000 in annual sales, most of what's here applies to businesses of different sizes as well.

Luke Middendorf
Oct 14 min read
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Exit Planning 101 – Preparing Your Business for a Profitable Sale
Smart sellers know that preparation is everything. When your financials are clean, your operations run smoothly, and you've got the right team helping you, buyers notice. They see a business that won't keep them up at night worrying.

Luke Middendorf
Sep 245 min read
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Ready to Sell: Smart Steps to Boost Your Business Value
I've helped dozens of business owners prepare for successful exits, and I've learned that the highest valuations go to businesses that look ready to run without their current owner.

Luke Middendorf
Sep 173 min read
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Understanding the Process of Selling Your Business
I put together an outline describing the key stages to help you better understand selling your business two years ago and I thought it could use an update. Here is the revised version.

Luke Middendorf
Jul 303 min read
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Q2 2025 SMB Market Trends - M&A
Over the last couple months, I've seen a large increase in calls from sellers who are starting to explore the option of selling their businesses.

Luke Middendorf
Jul 223 min read
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What Is a Business Broker: Why Is Selling My Business Hard?
Selling a business is far more complex than listing it on a marketplace and waiting for offers

Luke Middendorf
Jul 93 min read
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Why Smart Owners Prepare to Sell—Even If They’re Not Ready Yet
How to Make Your Business More Valuable (checklist included)

Luke Middendorf
Apr 153 min read
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How to Prepare a Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM)
The Power of a Well-Prepared CIM in the Business Sale Process

Luke Middendorf
Mar 125 min read
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Common Mistakes That Lower Business Value – And How to Avoid Them
Common Mistakes That Lower Business Value – And How to Avoid Them

Luke Middendorf
Feb 174 min read
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Q4 2024 Insights from BizBuySell and Greater Sacramento Highlights
For business owners in the Greater Sacramento area, the marketplace offers a mixture of opportunities and challenges.

Luke Middendorf
Jan 214 min read
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Questions to Ask Buyers When Selling Your Business: How to Narrow the Field
These key questions will help you get to know each prospective buyer and identify which ones can offer the right price.

Luke Middendorf
Jan 134 min read
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How to Choose the Right Business Broker to Sell Your Business
How to Choose the Right Business Broker to Sell Your Business is a guide on finding the best broker for your needs. Learn about

Luke Middendorf
Jan 95 min read
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Success Story: Mike McKenny and Natural Resource Management
Mike is someone who seems to have been crafted out of integrity, kindness, and pure grit.

Luke Middendorf
Dec 2, 20249 min read
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A Peek into the ebook: The 8 Key Drivers of Company Value
Company Value" offers an insightful exploration into the fundamental factors that can elevate your business's value

Luke Middendorf
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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My Thoughts - BizBuySell Q2 2024 Insights Report
Q2 was a busy quarter for us. June was probably the busiest month so far this year for inbound calls from business owners.

Luke Middendorf
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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Should I Sell My Business this year? How to Know When the Time is Right.
This is a question that many business owners ask themselves at some point. The answer isn't always easy,

Luke Middendorf
Jun 24, 20244 min read
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The Process of Working with a Business Broker to Sell Your Business
When it's time to sell your business, you need the help of a business broker. Stage 1: Introduction, Expectations, and Agreement.

Luke Middendorf
May 8, 20244 min read
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Q1 2024 BizBuySell Insight Report
According to the report, small business acquisitions grew by 10%.

Luke Middendorf
Apr 21, 20242 min read
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Business
The goal of this blog post is to share some of the common mistakes business owners make when selling their company.

Luke Middendorf
Mar 14, 20248 min read
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6 Tips for Crafting a Compelling Listing for the Sale of Your Business
Crafting an online listing for the sale of your business is a crucial step in the selling process.

Luke Middendorf
Mar 6, 20244 min read
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