The Finance Bros are Knocking... Should You Answer?

Finding a Buyer
Written By Mike Simpson

If you're a founder of a successful private business, the "Finance Bros" will be calling soon, if they haven't already been in touch. The question is, should you answer or respond? These new sources of money might be great for driving tension with other buyers and a higher price for your sale, but a buyer with neither operating or full term buyout experience might be risky. Give us a few minutes and you might save or make $Millions. Maybe more..

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