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<title><![CDATA[Negotiating the Sale of Your Buisness]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Negotiating-the-Sale-of-Your-Bu.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Between 2008 and 2012, the market for sales of businesses has been slow, and the value of companies has dropped accordingly.&nbsp; But research from The Sellability Score shows we could be heading back into a seller's market.&nbsp; When the power is in yo...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Waiting to Sell Your Business May Backfire]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Why-Waiting-to-Sell-Your-Busine.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Why Waiting to Sell Your Business MightBackfireBy&nbsp;EMILY MALTBYMillions of small-business owners may be delaying retirement to their late 60s or 70s and beyond, in hopes of riding out the sluggish economy and a slump in the sales value of small busine...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Your Business Ready to Sell - Self Assessment Checklist]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Is-Your-Business-Ready-to-Sell-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[How to Know You are Ready to Sell Your BusinessThis Self Assessment Checklist will help you assess how "ready for sale" your business is. Use the checklist to see how well positioned your business is to sell for maximum value, and to identify areas for im...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Now the Time to Sell Your Business?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Is-Now-the-Time-to-Sell-Your-Bu.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Smart business owners not only know how to grow a profitable business, butthey also know when to cash out and sell it.&nbsp; With millions of people uncertain about the employment market and the possibility of increasing taxes, today could be a great time...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Things All Business Sellers Should Know]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Five-Things-All-Business-Seller0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[You've invested countless time,money, and energy building your business. It most likely is your largest asset and big part of your retirement. Now you have decided that the time is right to sell. Here are 5 things you really should know before you start t...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding the Process of Buying a Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Understanding-the-Process-of-Bu.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When youre looking to buy a business, you should be aware of the procedures involved and the mistakes to avoid. To give you the best possible income, VR will provide you with the experience gathered from decades of facilitating successful transactions. W...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Valuation Basics]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Business-Valuation-Basics.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Accurately valuing a business is the foundation to any acquisition.&nbsp; It can be one of the most difficult tasks for both a buyer and a seller.&nbsp; There are a lot of "rules of thumb" methods for just about every industry.&nbsp; Valuation experts use...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Choose a Business Broker]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_How-to-Choose-an-Indiana-Busine.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[1. Know up front what your expectations are in a Business Broker who will be selling your business. Make sure you discuss and convey those expectations to the business broker you select. Direct and open communications about expectations and other issues...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Can You Keep The Sale of Your Business Confidential?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Can-You-Keep-Your-Sale-Confiden0.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most common concerns we get from sellers is the fear oftheir employees finding out the business is for sale and they all headfor the door. Chances are your employees are replaceable, but knowbusiness owner wants to go through the headache find...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Ways to Maximize the Value of Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_10-Ways-to-Maximize-the-Value-o.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Business owners work hard over the years to build a company and it is important to understand the drivers that are involved in maximizing this value when a business sale is being contemplated. Detailed below are 10 of the more common elements that are can...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Planning to Buy a Business?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Planning-to-Buy-a-Business.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Considering that buying a business can be a scary process for some, here at VR Indiana Business Brokers, you are best advised to develop a business plan that can help ensure that you know what your goals are and how to achieve them.&nbsp; In essence, a bu...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Successful Business Owners' Characteristics]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Successful-Business-Owners-Char.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[With any profession, there are characteristics that allow certain people to excel in their business over others who do not posses such traits.  The world of entrepreneurship is no different.  There are key characteristics that allow business owners to mak...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoiding the Top Five Business Scams]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_Avoiding-the-Top-Five-Business-.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[Scam artists have become more adept at exploiting the weaknesses of small businesses.&nbsp; While some of these business scams are golden oldies, they're still putting money into the scammer's pocket - effectively taking it out of the pockets of many smal...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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<title><![CDATA[When is the Right Time to Sell Your Business?]]></title>
<link>http://www.vrindy.com/VRIndy-Blog_When-is-the-Right-Time-to-Sell.blog</link>
<description><![CDATA[When to sell a business depends on a variety of factors. The perfect timeto sell is when profits are at their highest, sales are growing, theeconomy is strong, and there is a huge pool of prospective buyerslooking for businesses. I bet you already knew ...]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[Troy Frank]]></author>
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