At the Beginning, Seeing the Exit

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For many of your out there starting your own businesses, simple profitability would feel like a dream come true. It's tough to see the end game when the trials and tribulations of starting up are so intense.

But does it make sense to start thinking about selling your business when you're just starting it?

John Carvalho, co-founder of Divestopedia, thinks so, and he bases his assessment on years of working with hundreds of small and medium-sized businesses. In a special guest article, he explains three simple ways to increase the value of your business, a vital step in your business planning (and in planning a successful exit!).

Read: 3 Simple Ways to Increase the Value of Your Business