Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half of What You’d Hope Chris Bond Director, Murphy...

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Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half of What You’d Hope Chris Bond Director, Murphy Business [email protected] http://bizbrokers-ne.com

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Page 1: Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half of What You’d Hope Chris Bond Director, Murphy Business c.bond@murphybusiness.com .

Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half

of What You’d HopeChris Bond

Director, Murphy [email protected]

http://bizbrokers-ne.com

Page 2: Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half of What You’d Hope Chris Bond Director, Murphy Business c.bond@murphybusiness.com .

The Eye of the Beholder

• T or F: The business is actually worth what someone is willing to pay for it.

• The harsh reality is that the value of the business has very little to do with the founder’s sunk cost.

• The one who claims to be the “synergistic” buyer may just make the worst offer.

Page 3: Cold Pail O’ Water: The Business is Worth Half of What You’d Hope Chris Bond Director, Murphy Business c.bond@murphybusiness.com .

But Wait… There’s More!

• With proper planning and commitment, when held accountable owners can build true value.

• Know that there are free resources available to help enhance business value.

• The key: Don’t make crucial decisions in a vacuum... just ask!