Once you start thinking about selling your business, the first step in the process of selling your business is to determine the value of your business. There are many methods to help determine the value of a business. These include Asset valuation method, Return-On-Investment valuation method, Discounted Cash Flow valuation method, Capitalization of Earnings valuation…

Fatigue / Stress Running a business is much more than a full-time job. Over the years the energy required to handle day-to-day challenges can be enormous.  Even when things seem to be well managed, there isn’t an endless supply of energy to deal with daily issues. We have been called many times to sell a…

As business owners, we all know owning a business is not about how much money we make, but it’s about how much money we take home. Realize it or not, we all have an unwanted, silent partner in our business taking a large percentage of the profits….taxes. Most business owners do not want to pay…

When you are ready to sell your business, it is important to use a business brokerage firm that has a great system in place. The first step is to develop a professional marketing package specifically for your business. This marketing package is what the potential buyer will review after they have signed a confidentiality agreement.…

The owner of a successful company is considering selling their business, thinking now would be a good time to sell. However, they are told by an outside adviser that since business is good, they should hold on to the business for a few more years and get a higher price for it. On the surface,…

Buying a business can be quite confusing especially when it comes to agreements, contracts, and the titles that go along with them. You may have heard someone use terms like term sheet, letter of intent, offer to purchase, and purchase agreement. They all sound similar but are they? Let’s break down them each individually so…