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Nobody's going to buy your business if: a) it's unhealthy or b) they can just take it. John Holland works with the Plutus Consulting Group, where he specializes in helping business operators prepare ...

Sales is an art where outcomes matter, so most advice about performing well in this role focuses on the desired outcome: closing the sale. But a close is the result of actions and choices that occur ...