Mike Kruckeberg

Mike is the founder of NorthStar Business Advisory, helping business owners understand enterprise value, prepare for a successful exit, and navigate M&A with greater clarity. With 17+ years of business experience and firsthand ownership experience, he brings an operator’s perspective to valuation, exit readiness, and transaction advisory.

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How to Prepare Your Business for Sale: 8 Steps Before Going to Market

Mike Kruckeberg: Oct 1, 2026, 4:52:33 PM

Selling a business usually starts long before the first buyer is contacted.

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What Happens When You Sell a Business? A Step-by-Step Guide to the M&A Process

Mike Kruckeberg: Sep 21, 2026, 1:11:38 PM

Selling a business can feel unfamiliar, even for experienced owners.

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How to Prepare Your Business for Sale: A 12–24 Month Exit Readiness Checklist

Mike Kruckeberg: Sep 21, 2026, 1:07:54 PM

Selling a business is rarely something that should begin with finding a buyer.

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What Is My Business Worth? 7 Factors That Influence Business Valuation

Mike Kruckeberg: Sep 21, 2026, 1:05:27 PM

For many business owners, one of the biggest questions they eventually ask is simple:

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