November 29, 2016
Listen to the Episode Below: Thought you’d work in your business forever? Afraid of “your baby” falling into the wrong hands? Not sure what you’d do if you left your business? Are these “what’s next” questions blocking you from seeing bigger opportunities for your business—and your life? In this episode, entrepreneur Dana Ostomel explores why she chose to sell her business, what made it attractive to a buyer, and how she found it a “happy home” (with an opportunity to keep an eye on it). Finding the Right Buyer for Your Business… Look at existing businesses to get ideas for your own business model. Dana wanted her business to be customer-centric, so she modeled her customer service after Zappos. Figure out what your customers want, then find a way to give it to them. That will help your business grow and be attractive to buyers later. Consider the future of working with your investor or buyer. Selling does not necessarily mean that you have to give up all of your influence, so carefully evaluate how…
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