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8 Signs a Chain is About to Sell

Terry Monroe May 22, 2018

This article first appeared on the CSP Daily News site on May 18, 2018 (1) Succession Issues Sixty percent to 70% of first-generation businesses don’t

Cleanliness Sells

Terry Monroe March 23, 2018

Having worked in the convenience store industry for more than 18 years, I not only spend a lot of time visiting c-stores, but I also

Acquisitions Are Expertise of 2018 CSNews Top Growth Chain Couche-Tard

Terry Monroe March 5, 2018

By Convenience Store News Staff Report – 03/02/2018 LAVAL, Quebec — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is no stranger to the annual Convenience Store News Top 20Growth

Increasing the Value of Your Business

Terry Monroe December 23, 2017

I love business. I love being in business, starting businesses, running businesses, selling businesses and more than anything working with business owners. In fact, I

Are Sale-Leasebacks Beneficial?

Terry Monroe September 18, 2017

Recently a friend of mine sent me an email showing a beautiful new convenience store that was listed for sale and wanted to know why

Life is Always About Timing

Terry Monroe July 13, 2017

Recently I was asked to give a presentation to a group of convenience store owners at a one of the State association conventions and the

Unethical Negotiating Tactics

Terry Monroe May 31, 2017

Let me teach you the unethical gambits that people can use to get you to sweeten the deal. Unless you’re so familiar with them that

Looking Into the C-Store Crystal Ball

Terry Monroe March 13, 2017

(This article first appeared in the March 9 electronic edition of Convenience Store News Daily. Click here for the PDF version as it appeared in

C-Store M&A Market is Changing

Terry Monroe March 10, 2017

(This article first appeared in the March 9 electronic edition of Convenience Store News. Click here for the PDF version as it appeared in the

Why I Like the Convenience Store Business

Terry Monroe January 25, 2017

(This article first appeared in the February, 2017 print edition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing. Click here for the PDF version as it appeared in

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When is the best time to sell your business?

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The Secret to Getting Top Dollar for Your Business

If you are planning to sell or are considering selling your business in the next twelve to twenty-four months, you need to start planning now. But where do you even start? Selling a business is not easy. With so many things to consider, some confusion is understandable.