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Home>Dan Doran, CVA CEPA

Dan Doran, CVA CEPA

Recent Articles from Dan Doran, CVA CEPA

News February 17, 2017

3 Secrets to making your business more sellable

One of the challenges that we often face is correlating value to “sellability.” In many cases a business may have value to the owner, but there may be a very limited market for the company.

The value of your business is key to retirement planning
News September 23, 2016

Strategic partnerships = magic math

Sometimes it pays to find strategic partnerships. These partnerships can add real value to your business and can be both formal and informal.

Is business expansion always the best way to grow value?
News May 20, 2016

Can a great brand boost the value of your business when it’s time to sell?

A brand is an investment. It’s an investment in time. It’s an investment in brainpower and creativity. And with that is an investment in money. Businesses that invest in their brand want to know: is it worth it?

Is business expansion always the best way to grow value?
News March 16, 2016

Is business expansion always the best way to grow value?

Overall, yes. If your goal is to increase the value of your business, then you need tactics for growing your company.

The value of your business is key to retirement planning
News November 23, 2015

The value of your business is key to retirement planning

When it comes to planning for retirement, business owners face some unique challenges. For the majority of entrepreneurs, cashing out of their business IS their retirement plan.

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