NorthStar Value Group

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and Business Owners

Practical education on business value, exit readiness, advisor growth, and the strategies that help owners build companies worth owning — and worth buying.

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The 8 Value Drivers Every Buyer Scores You On

The 8 Value Drivers Every Buyer Scores You On

Patrick Smith
Published on: 07/08/2026

Discover the 8 value drivers buyers use to score your business. Learn how to reduce risk, increase your multiple, and build a sellable company.

Exit ReadinessBusiness Valuation
Why Your CPA's Number Is Not Your Exit Number

Why Your CPA's Number Is Not Your Exit Number

Patrick Smith
Published on: 06/08/2026

Discover why the valuation number your CPA gives you is not the number a buyer will pay. Learn how to find your true market value and plan your exit.

Business Valuation
What "Sellable" Actually Means — and Why Most Businesses Aren't

What "Sellable" Actually Means — and Why Most Businesses Aren't

Patrick Smith
Published on: 03/08/2026

Profitability does not equal transferability. Learn what makes a business truly sellable and why owner dependency is the biggest deal-killer.

Exit ReadinessBusiness Valuation