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Value of tangible business assets Tangi http://www.businessbrokerjournal.com/Article-Details-9-Pricing-A-Business---How-much-is-my-business-worth? Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST 1. Determine a Realistic Price Range If you price your business too high, you’ll scare away buyer http://www.businessbrokerjournal.com/Article-Details-10-Steps-in-Selling-Your-Business Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST Financing the Purchase of a Small Business: If only I was paid a dime for every buyer that has ca http://www.businessbrokerjournal.com/Article-Details-11-Financing-the-Purchase-of-a-Small-Business: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 CST