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From thevillagenews.com: Valuable advice for those wishing to buy or sell a business

Savvy entrepreneurs in the Fallbrook and Temecula area looking for their next business opportunity should speak to D. Joe Atchison, president of Sunbelt Business Brokers.

With his financial, sales, marketing and management skills, Atchison, a certified business intermediary, business broker and public accountant, is able to provide both those interested in selling or buying a business with the tools needed for a successful sale that leaves both parties satisfied with the end result.

Atchison became involved with business brokerage after having sold several divisions and subsidiaries as president and CEO of a manufacturing company in Irvine. In 2003, he opened Sunbelt Business Brokers.

For entrepreneurs looking to invest in a new business, Atchison offers several tips and suggestions to make sure the business being bought isn’t a dud.

Read the full article here.

Some entrepreneurs start a business with a view to eventually selling it – the ultimate crystallisation of the long hours they have put in to make it a success. For such people, the process of grooming a business for sale will begin immediately.

 

But this illustrates an important point for lesser mortals who have not made such grand plans. Preparing a business for sale is not a case of window dressing your firm for a buyer; superficial measures would be easily spotted during due diligence by his or her adviser.

 

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