Bill Sivell
Bill Sivell is a salesperson with VR Windsor Inc., which sells businesses to buyers across Canada and around the world. His 14-year career includes diverse senior management positions in marketing, advertising, sales management and operations management. He blogs about selling businesses at Maxbizvalue.blogspot.ca.
4 Oversights That Make Your Business Less Valuable
Don’t wait until you decide to sell. Set your business up right with these critical steps
The Hard Truth: What Your Business Is REALLY Worth
The danger in thinking your business is worth more than it is—plus tips to increase its value
How the Sale of a Business Can Go Off the Rails
Some business sales unravel because of the seller, others because of the buyer and even more due to third parties. The reasons are numerous—but most can be resolved
4 Good Reasons NOT to Start a Business
Take this route to business ownership to minimize the risks of starting from scratch
7 Keys to Preparing Your Business for Sale
Take these steps to successfully entice prospective buyers and increase the likelihood of a successful transaction
Why You Need an Entrance Strategy
Just as someone who's selling a business needs an exit strategy, the buyer needs a strategy for entering the business
Don’t Be Another Failed Franchisee
When buying a franchise, your success hinges on knowing the answers to four critical questions
5 Keys To Keeping the Sale of Your Business On Track
Selling your business takes many twists and turns. Here’s how to ensure you stay the course
What’s Worse Than No Buyers? Just One!
Don’t fall into the trap of focusing all your efforts on a single potential acquirer for your business—no matter how attractive they may seem
The No. 1 Indicator of Your Company’s Value
There are many methods for establishing business value. But only one gets to the heart of what a buyer is willing to pay



