Business Accounting
Don’t Sell Your Business Without These 4 Core Advisors — One Saved My Client $1.8 Million
The right team of advisors can make or break your business sale — here's what most owners overlook.
Jessica Fialkovich
Founder and President of Exit Factor
at Exit Factor
Entrepreneur Leadership Network® Contributor
Jessica Fialkovich is the founder and president of Exit Factor, a growing franchise brand of trusted advisors and consultants who assist entrepreneurs in preparing their businesses for sale and maximizing their value.
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