Marion Van Keken-Rietkerk advises Alquip Industries in Sale. Founded in 1981 Alquip Industries, is a well-established provider of heavy-duty truck repair in the Vancouver area. A licensed inspection facility for class 8 trucks, buses and smaller trucks with 6 bays and many repeat clients, the company services independently owned and operated trucks as well larger fleets with Cummins, Detroit Diesel, CAT and Paccar engines. Cam Lennerton became a co-owner in the business in 19

One of the best things an owner can do to maximize the value of his or her business is to take a step back. Work ON the business as opposed to IN the business. Owners who work IN the business are often surprised and disappointed that their business is not worth what they expected. Buyers will want to mitigate the risk of buying such a business by paying either a lower multiple (price) or having the owner keep some skin in the deal through vendor financing or holding some equi