How to Make Your Business More Valuable Before You're Ready to Sell

How to Make Your Business More Valuable Before You're Ready to Sellby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 21/08/2026

The time to make your business more valuable is before you're ready to sell. Here are the five things that improve your multiple — and why starting now matters more than you think.

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How to Make Your Business More Valuable Before You're Ready to Sell

What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Business , and What They Won't

What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Business , and What They Won'tby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 20/08/2026

A buyer doesn't pay for your revenue or your client relationships. They pay for what they can verify. Here's what that means for your valuation — and what to do about it now.

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What a Buyer Will Pay for Your Business , and What They Won't

What Happens When You Can't Sell Your Business

What Happens When You Can't Sell Your Businessby: Donna HarrisPublished on: 15/07/2026

A business owner spent 12 years building something real. When she was ready to sell, the books were in no condition for a buyer to trust. Here's what happened — and what every business owner needs to know about exit prep before they're ready to exit.

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What Happens When You Can't Sell Your Business