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Auggie

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7. Off topic response, but ...

Reply to Spike89 (Original post)

Wed Dec 26, 2012, 09:09 PM

Dec 2012

I think one would have to think twice about entering print publishing when the world is adopting to digital. Mrs. Auggie, who has authored four books (all printed), has been hearing noise from her publisher how difficult it's becoming to sell printed matter.

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Setting the value of a business [View all] Spike89 Dec 2012 OP

I would bet he knows how difficult the bank financing is going to be, and that he will jtuck004 Dec 2012 #1

Thanks! Spike89 Dec 2012 #2

It sounds like you would be a good buyer/operator jtuck004 Dec 2012 #3

Call a professional ErikJ Dec 2012 #4

Thanks, we're meeting with an advisor/broker tomorrow nt Spike89 Dec 2012 #5

What's his BATNA? mahina Dec 2012 #6

He (the seller) needs a negotiating class I think! Spike89 Jan 2013 #9

Off topic response, but ... Auggie Dec 2012 #7

Was buying a publishing co., not a printing company Spike89 Jan 2013 #8

Since the seller asked if you would team up with another buyer, mahina Jan 2013 #10

Here's how I'd value it AstroGather Aug 2014 #11