A New Way to Sell Your Business
Far too many prospective business buyers and sellers overlook just how important negotiations can be. But they can also be tricky. In general, there are three approaches to negotiations. Thinking through your negotiation strategies well before the time to buy
When it comes to selling a business, sellers simply must pay attention to red flags. Problems can always pop up, and that’s why they need to keep their eyes open. Rarely does a “white knight” ride in and rescue a
Buying or selling a business is one of the most important decisions that most people ever make. Before jumping in, there are several points that should be taken into consideration. Let’s take a moment to examine some of the key
A recent article posted on PR Newswire entitled “Business owners’ love of work may hinder succession planning” explains the parallels between the number of business owners with no plans to retire and the lack of succession planning. In a recent
Can two companies in the same industry have very different valuations? In short, the answer is a resounding, yes. Let’s take an example of two companies that both have an EBITDA of $6 million but with two very different values.
If you are an independent business owner, you are most likely also an independent business seller–if not now, you will be somewhere down the road. The Small Business Administration reports that three to five years is a long enough stretch
Strong Economic Optimism Increases Seller Market Sentiment Across All Market Sectors Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of business brokers and advisors surveyed predict the volume of small businesses sold (under $50 million) will increase in the next 12 months according to
The simple fact is that family businesses are different. After all, a family business means working with family and all the good and bad that comes with it. While an estimated 80% to 90% of all businesses are family owned,
A recent article posted by The National Law Review entitled “Thinking of Selling? Start Early, Build Your Team” explains the importance of putting together a good team of trusted advisors well in advance of selling your business. Your team should
Some interesting stats from BizBuySell’s 2017 Insight Report regarding business sales… Small Business Transactions Reached Record Highs in 2017, up 27 Percent from 2016, According to BizBuySell.com Report BizBuySell.com’s Fourth Quarter 2017 Insight Report shows strong second half of 2017