1. Fix your measuring stick

2. Appearance isn’t everything – but it is something

3. Do due diligence on yourself �rst

4. Keep track of add backs

Follow these steps to garner top-dollar.

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- ensure you are following good accrualaccounting and accounting principlesconsistently.

- these are atypical business expensesa seller can add back to the EBITDA.

- keep in mind that �rst impressions and thefeel of a business matter!

- look under the hood of your business. This is thebest way to prepare and �x areas that negatively a�ect you - while you still have time.

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