Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lien De Pau, founder of The Big Exit. Sell your biz for max value. For small business owners, profit matters a lot. It's more than ...

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As founders near the end of the lifecycle of their startups, the question of “valuation” usually arises in a new context: mergers and acquisitions. Valuation is no stranger to a founder — it’s ...