Learn how to prepare your business for sale like an expert and prevent common deal-killers. Plus, gain quick tips on prepping each aspect of your business.

If you look at reasons why deals fail to close, there’s one that tops the list. By “tops” I don’t mean in the top three or five. We’re talking the number one reason businesses don’t sell: Valuation. When you're faced with a "value gap" -- i.e. the current value of...