SBA Backed Loans can be an option for financing a business purchase. Thanks to the U.S. Small Business Administration Loan Guarantee Program, favorable financing terms are available to business buyers. Similar to the terms of typical seller financing, SBA loans have long amortization periods (ten years), and up to 70 percent financing (more than usually…
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Business Purchase Financing: SBA Backed Loans
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016
Business Purchase Financing: Venture Capitalists
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016If you are looking to finance your business purchase through investors, venture capitalists are an option. Venture capitalists have become more eager players in the financing of independent businesses. Previously known for going after the high-risk, high-profile brand-new business, they are becoming increasingly interested in established, existing entities. This is not to say that outside…
Business Purchase Financing: Seller Financing
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016Seller financing is perhaps one of the simplest–and best–ways to finance the acquisition of a business. This means that the business buyer works hand-in-hand with the seller. The seller’s willingness to participate will be influenced by his or her own requirements: tax considerations as well as cash needs. In some instances, sellers are virtually forced to…
Welcome and What’s to Come
Monday, March 21st, 2016Based in Carrollton, Texas, our company strives to guide business owners through the process of ownership transition. Our brokers have a combined experience of over 40 years with a variety of industry specializations. Our highly trusted brokers are masters in converting a business owner’s hard earned business equity into cash, while also helping business buyers…
Buyer FAQs: Confidentiality
Thursday, March 17th, 2016While many people compare selling a business to the sale of real estate, there is one very significant difference: Confidentiality. Think about it this way: when you are selling your house, you put a big sign out in front of your house in order to attract as much attention as possible. If a seller did…
Seller FAQs: The Closing Process
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016After receiving a Letter of Intent or Offer to Purchase, the closing process can begin. Closing a business is a complicated process and involves several types of paperwork. Many Business experts recommend working with a professional closing organization and a professional closing officer. While you will only sell your business once, a closing organization handles…
Buyer FAQs: Short Questions
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016Short Answers Business Buyers have many questions and we do our best to answer all of them. Here are some questions that Gateway Brokers and Intermediaries get often but that’s do not really fit into a category or have short answers. Why should I buy an existing business? There are 8 primary reasons to purchase…
Seller FAQs: The Closing Process
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016After receiving a Letter of Intent or Offer to Purchase, the closing process can begin. Closing a business is a complicated process and involves several types of paperwork. Many Business experts recommend working with a professional closing organization and a professional closing officer. While you will only sell your business once, a closing organization handles…
Buyer FAQs: Closing Process
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016After drafting and sending a Letter of Intent or Offer to Purchase, if accepted by the seller, the closing process can begin. Closing a business is a complicated process and involves several types of paperwork. Many Business experts recommend working with a professional closing organization and a professional closing officer. While you will only buy…
Buyer FAQs: Negotiations
Wednesday, March 16th, 2016Negotiations for buying a business can be very stressful. Even those with experience in negotiating may feel they are unprepared to negotiate the purchase of a business. Here are some things to keep in mind during the negotiation process, according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Price is not Everything: The terms of the sale matter and should be…
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