Sweet EXIT! strategy> RT @IncMagazine: Bought by @CocaCola, @HonestTea co-founder Seth Goldman will keep his job & name...http://ow.ly/3XOKT

"Don't go for second best baby, put your mind to the test... Express yourself." -Madonna (came to me in the shower, had to share :)

I <3 Seth Godin

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Make big plans ...that's the best way to make big things happen.

Write down your plans. Share them with trusted colleagues. Seek out team members and accomplices.

Shun the non-believers. They won't be easily convinced, but they can be ignored.

Is there any doubt that making big plans increases the chances that something great will happen?

Is there any doubt that we need your art and your contribution?

Why then, are you hesitating to make big plans?"

Julie Gordon White, Principal
BlueKey Business Brokerage M&A
510.812.2233 Direct
License 01347013
www.bluekeybma.com
www.linkedin.com/in/juliegordonwhite

www.pinkbizbroker.blogspot.com

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The Benefits of A Planned Sale of Your Business

As a business owner, you deserve to achieve the highest market price for your company. Begin planning your exit strategy with the same amount of thought and detail that you plan your customer service strategy or craft your marketing plan. By doing so, you will be able to walk away from your company knowing that you created something bigger than yourself and have the financial stability to provide for the next stage of your life. Creating and implementing an exit strategy for your business can be the difference between taking a long vacation or retiring in the lap of luxury after the closing!

A planned sale allows for an owner’s financial goals, objectives, and timetable to be achieved and not at the mercy of the buyers financial goals, objectives and timetable. A planned sale also allows you the opportunity to seek multiple potential buyers in the open market who will often pay a higher price than competitors or employees who don’t feel they should pay for infrastructure they already have or helped build.


Lastly, with a planned sale, you have time to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of your company and make changes accordingly with the goal of significantly increasing the final selling price.

The above is an excerpt from the soon to be released book “EXIT! 12 Steps to Sell Your Business for the Price You Deserve” by Julie Gordon White. Julie is a Certified Business Broker, Author, Speaker, Wife, Mom and Marathoner. Julie lives in the San Francisco Bay area and has been quoted in major media outlets such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Did you send your business a Valentine? Love your business, love yourself! If you don't LOVE it, then CHANGE it because you can! xoxo J.

Just tightened up my "Daily Discipline" to ensure that I'm laser focused from minute 1: Clients, website, book, seminar, blog, tweet, fun!

Rev it up people! RT@BestSellerBob: It takes MASSIVE action to get an idea to lift off. Are you prepared to go full throttle in your life?

Maybe so... RT@IncMagazine: Solopreneurs, it may be time to reevaluate your business. Check out our survival tips. http://ow.ly/3UUAb

Legacy= Love: RT@IncMagazine: 80% of the world's businesses are family owned. Survive, prosper and hire family members: http://ow.ly/3UMSN

Buy/Sell meetings flow smoothly when the goals of both buyer and seller are closely aligned. Ask questions and listen with both ears.

Senior night before the soccer game. Sometimes graduation can't come fast enough, but times like tonight make me want it to go so slowwww ;)

Watching Donald Trump and his entire fam on Oprah. Say what you want, he has raised smart, hard working and respectful children. Well done!!

Kaching! $$$ >BestSellerBob: Fuel your mind with Positive thoughts, even a single negative thought will cost you millions.

Just treated myself to a Bake Sale Betty's Chix & Cole Slaw Salad after a beautiful 5K run. Feeling grateful for the weather and my health!

What would you do if you bought your business today and knew it was under performing? AND, how much would you pay yourself for it? Hmmm...

NYTimes.com: How Six Companies Failed to Survive 2010

This page was sent to you by:  jgwhite@bluekeybma.com BUSINESS DAY   | January 06, 2011 How Six Companies Failed to Survive 2010 By EILENE ZIMMERMAN The owners of failed businesses have a million stories about why they failed. Here are some of them. Advertisement Copyright 2011  The New York Times Company | Privacy Policy

Thanks for everything Dr. King.

Julie Gordon White, Principal
BlueKey Business Brokerage M&A
510.812.2233 Direct
License 01347013
www.bluekeybma.com
www.linkedin.com/in/juliegordonwhite

www.pinkbizbroker.blogspot.com

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BIG numbers people! RT@expertuguru @RT @derekfred: 11 Social Web Facts that Will Blow Your Mind http://goo.gl/Jtqjx.

Dr. Oz rocks! RT@DrOz: @RealAge: 8 small but smart health changes that yield big results, from @DrOz: http://bit.ly/h1BQec

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BlueKey Business Brokerage M&A
510.812.2233 Direct
License 01347013
www.bluekeybma.com
www.linkedin.com/in/juliegordonwhite

www.pinkbizbroker.blogspot.com

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Biotech and Healthcare

1) Changing Medicare elections (Seniors 55+ Web Portal)

2) Delivery Room Primping (NewsProNet Video)

Business and Finance

3) Filing taxes late (Major monthly glossy)

4) Translation Mistakes (Marketing, Strategy, Kosher! Blog www.issamar.com/strategy.)

5) Looking for real estate expert house loan broker in D.C. metro area (The Washington Examiner)

6) Seeking D.C. metro area expert to comment on buying vacation homes (The Washington Examiner)

7) Setting up an emergency fund (Bankrate.com)

8) Recession Job Retraining Stories (MainStreet.com)

9) Reducing Overhead Costs (ToiletPaperEntrepreneur.Com)

10) Entrepreneur Journeys: Tech/Online Companies with >$10M in annual revenue (http://www.sramanamitra.com)

11) Looking for someone with an extremely low credit score (MainStreet.com)

12) Retailer redesigns (Internet Retailer)

13) How to Ensure you get a raise (MainStreet.com)

Education

14) college admissions specialists / high school advisors (NextStepU)

Energy and Green Tech

15) Solar Manufacturers, Installers, Producers with Innovative Products (ScheinMedia)

Entertainment and Media

16) Looking for unique creative guests (Doug Foresta Show)

17) MTV global reach (The Miami Herald)

18) Victims of Abuse and a Chance for Victory (CarLou Media & Publishing)

19) Pet Lifestyle and Entertainment (MBB Radio Network)

20) Secrets of ebooks (Book)

General

21) Architecture and Interior Design (International Design Magazine)

22) Girls Going the Extra Mile to Make a Difference (Book)

23) Looking for a wedding expert (Online Women's Magazine)

24) Building Your OWN Brand (Radio)

25) Video Production (Social Media Club Journal)

26) Preventing Financial Arguments (MainStreet.com)

27) Helping a Loved One Cope with Splitting from Their Significant Other (FabulousLiving.com)

28) Home Safety Tips While You're Away on Vacation (FabulousLiving.com)

29) Healthy products/books/DVDs or Published Health Research or Research - NEW for May 2011 (Better Homes & Gardens)

30) Quirky in-laws (Redbook)

31) Looking for physical therapist or expert to comment on joint replacement recovery (Orthopedic Publication)

32) Seeking NE Dayton Human Interest Stories (Dayton Daily News)

33) Is PR really starting to lead more integrated campaigns? (PRWeek)

Lifestyle and Fitness

34) Working on a spring pedicure story and looking for an expert to weigh in (Girls' Life)

35) Need Boston Marathon Runners (Examiner.com)

36) Tech Savvy chefs and restaurants using mobile and Web apps (Major Tech Blog)

37) jeans, jeans, jeans (examiner)

38) New query THE WANDER YEARS (Viking)

39) How moms can remain connected to their partners (Parent & Child magazine)

40) Entertaining (SK)

41) Essential Books for a Healthy Man's Library (Men's Journal)

42) How to Handle Changing Up Your Look (Bella in You magazine)

43) Spusal snoring - try this! (First for Women)

44) How to Become a Beauty Professional (SpaBeautySchools.com)

45) young women and alcohol (SELF magazine)

Public Policy and Government

46) Obama Increasing Engagement with Africa (Atlanta Post)

Travel

47) Hotel deals for skiers (OnTheSnow.com)

48) Places to stay and not to stay in St. Louis, MO (Travelated)

49) Need Example of a Vendor Creative Problem Solving at Texas Folklife Festival (area magazine)

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