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This includes: Business licenses Leases for premises or equipment Intellectual property documents (such as patents and copyright statements) Ensure these documents are free of legal issues and transferrable to the new owner. By reviewing your current infrastructure, you can often reduce costs without committing to major capitalinvestments.
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