How to Double Your Chances of a Premium Acquisition Offer

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If you're serious about selling your business for top dollar, there’s one move you can’t afford to ignore:Make your business run without you. According to Value Builder Analytics, based on data from over 80,000 business owners, companies…

The Power of Working On, Not In, Your Business

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It sounds counterintuitive, but here’s the reality:Knowing too much about the technical side of your business can actually hold you back. Founders often fall into the trap of becoming the expert technician—the one who can solve every…

Listening & Leveling: How Customer Feedback Turned a $50 Idea into a 7-Figure Business

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There’s a powerful business truth that often gets overlooked:The companies that listen the best, grow the most. In the early days of Airbnb, co-founder Brian Chesky didn’t just launch and hope for the best. He went out and stayed with…

What Sports Legends Teach Us About Business Value

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Ever wonder why some of the greatest athletes struggle as coaches? It's not just a sports story—it’s a business lesson. Because just like on the field, being the star player in your business doesn’t guarantee you’ll succeed as its leader.…

Big Doesn’t Always Mean Valuable: How Revenue Quality Impacts Business Valuation

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In the world of entrepreneurship, business growth often gets all the attention. Founders chase top-line revenue, expansion, and headcount like badges of honor. But when it comes to selling a business, the type of revenue you generate can make…

The Switzerland Structure: Safeguarding Business Independence

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Among the eight factors influencing the value of your company, "The Switzerland Structure" is a crucial concept highlighted by The Value Builder SystemÔ team. This structure underscores the significance of maintaining business independence…

Core Values Driving Growth: The $14 Million Journey of Sauceda Industries

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Within the fiercely competitive third-party logistics (3PL) sector, Jay B Sauceda transformed Sauceda Industries into a standout business, ultimately achieving $14 million in sales before being acquired by Cart.com. The secret to his success?…

3 Creative Ways to Get Your Business to Run Without You

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For those aspiring to build a valuable and self-sufficient company, a key consideration is ensuring that your business can operate independently, freeing you from constant involvement. While this endeavor may initially seem challenging, we'll…

Hidden Value: A 3-Part Approach to Hiring High-Potential Employees

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The renowned French economist, Jean-Baptiste Say, once described an entrepreneur as someone who redirects economic resources from lower-yield endeavors to higher-yield ones, essentially expanding the notion of entrepreneurship beyond its literal…

What to Do When Your Clients Want You

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Do your customers ever ask that you personally get involved in their account?   If so, one of the best things you can do to improve the value of your business (and your life) is to get your employees to treat your customers as…