A couple of years ago, I sat down with the owner of a veterinary clinic outside Charlotte. She had built a solid practice over 15 years. Three locations, good revenue, loyal clients. She wanted to sell and retire. On paper, it looked like a clean deal. Then we pulled back the curtain. Preparing a business for sale means getting every part of your company, your finances, your operations, your contracts, your team, into a condition where a buyer can step in with confidence and
