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Tire Dealer Survival Guide: How to Keep Your Deal Alive When Selling Your Business

Focus Investment Banking

Like Saturn, Circuit City grew nationwide steadily, then peaked, circled the drain and died around 2009, when it was liquidated. Hiring experienced brokers or investment bankers who know your industry and attorneys who specialize in transactions can help. So instead, build rapport with your buyer by being honest and transparent.

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Tech unicorns UK – complete guide to the billion-dollar club

Growth Business

The group comprises of brokering firm Howden, underwriting agency DUAL, MGA and its data and analytics arm HX. Employees make up its largest shareholder group and in March 2022, the group acquired Italy’s largest insurance broker, Assiteca. #8 25 – Ovo Energy Value: $1-$1.3bn Founded: 2009 What do they do?