Greg Kells is the Founder and President of Sunbelt Canada, the number one business brokerage in the country. He has directly facilitated the sale of over 1,000 businesses and is a two-time winner of Businessperson of the Year in Ottawa. Greg is passionate about mentoring and teaching, with experience as a guest lecturer at Harvard, Yale, Duke, and various colleges across Canada. He is active in numerous community organizations and advocates for economic empowerment, the environment, science, and technology.
Many small business owners love what they are doing. It’s the fuel that powers them through long days and adversity. It’s why three out of 10 in Canada opened up shop. But it’s also the kicker that can make it so hard to leave—a milestone that some seven out of 10 of us will be approaching this decade.
A small business partnership is like a marriage - you need to choose your partners wisely. That is some smart advice. Especially in business, many do not.
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The Process of Selling a Business