The Owner's Newsletter
A Newsletter You can Actually Use

Written by former business owner and associate John Ratliff, these various articles outline important factors in the selling transaction and the decision making process leading up to the sale. Mr. Ratliff owned a multi-million dollar service company once featured on INC. 500's list, which was sold using the services of CO Group.

Excerpts from the articles:

Maximizing the Value of Your Business

    "As the owner of your company, you have every incentive to make it as valuable as possible. Increased value can mean more profits, more resources for retaining and rewarding your employees, and easier access to bank lines of credit..."

In this issue John examines reducing expenses - the easiest and fastest way to increase profits and maximize value.

The Need for an Exit Plan

    "As a business owner, it is in your interest to prepare an exit plan, regardless of how long you intend to keep your business, whether you plan to keep it in the family or sell it eventually...I should have prepared

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