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When it was first published in 2000, Level the Field by Pam Jordan Wolf was widely acclaimed as the definitive guide to buying, selling and valuing a pest control business. Although the book is now out of print, the material has been updated and will be available online soon.
The online format offers important advantages for readers who can quickly download the sections that are most pertinent to them – and rest assured that each chapter includes the latest information and insights into the market from the industry’s premier website for buying or selling a pest control business.
Level the Field – Sellers Only
- Are you ready to sell?
- How does your business stack up? (rating your business)
- How do I know what my business is worth?
- How to create an effective marketing package
- How to structure the sale
- Negotiating the best deal
- Getting through due diligence
- Navigating the Asset Purchase Agreement
- Lawyers, CPA’s and Advisors – who do you need on your team?
- Operating while selling
- How to survive and thrive after the deal
- Forms, checklists and charts (included with individual sections but also available in one downloadable package)
- Confidentiality agreements
- Initial requests for information
- Letters of intent
- Data profiles/due diligence
- Non-compete agreements
Level the Field - Buyers Only
- To buy a business or grow your own – that ‘s the question
- Are you really ready for an acquisition?
- Finding the business that’s right for you – it’s all about the “fit”!
- So what’s this business worth?
- Cash flow’s the name of the game!
- How to structure and finance the deal
- Getting your money’s worth from the due diligence process
- Negotiating a win-win deal
- Critial points to cover in your Purchase Agreemnt
- Lawyers, CPA’s and Advisors – building your team
- Count down to profitability – making money after the deal is done
- Employee and customer announcements that pave the way for success
- Forms, checklists and charts (included with individual sections but also available in one downloadable package)
- Confidentiality agreements
- Initial requests for information
- Letters of intent
- Data profiles/due diligence
- Non-compete agreements
Level the Field – Plan for the Future – Exit at the Top!
- When to sell your business – timing is everything!
- What’s your business worth today?
- How to make your business worth alot more?
- Your “must do” list - be sure you’re ready when the time is right
- Tax planning that can save you big bucks
- What buyers want… and are willing to pay for
- What buyers don’t want… and are not willing to pay for
- Deal Busters, Debt and other problems to be avoided.
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