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Giving Up Is Not a Strategy

Giving Up Is Not a Strategy

by Douglas Brown | Feb 18, 2026 | Business Advising, Liquidate, Owner goals, Retiring, Sell business, Stepping away

Every owner has four strategic choice to make. Not every day, but often enough to guide the general direction of the business for a while. Then there is Option 5: do little to improve the business, and don’t put money into savings or IRAs because they plan to...
3 Reasons Why Just Closing Up Shop Is the Worst Way Out Of Your Business Troubles

3 Reasons Why Just Closing Up Shop Is the Worst Way Out Of Your Business Troubles

by Douglas Brown | Feb 16, 2024 | Liquidate, Sell business

Bottom line: don’t close up shop before consulting with a business broker. Why Not? How Will This Help? 1. A business that is losing money can be attractive to a buyer. I have some buyer-side clients who only want to look at that kind of business! For almost all...

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