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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