The professionals at Gateway MA can be of service to buyers as well as sellers. There are several reasons for utilizing Gateway as a buyer: We save you money: Our services are paid for by the seller. We save you time: Since we already know what businesses are available, we can guide you towards a…
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Buyer FAQs: Utilizing Gateway
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
Seller FAQs: Negotiations
Tuesday, March 15th, 2016Every business owner knows that negotiations can be very stressful. However even with all your experience negotiating contracts and services, even the most experienced business owners may feel they are unprepared to negotiate the sale of their business. Here are some things to keep in mind during the negotiations for selling a business, according to…
Seller FAQs: Owner Financing
Monday, March 14th, 2016The first logical question is what is owner financing? In the most basic terms, Owner financing is a loan given to a Business Buyer that comes from the revenues of the business. The rest of the purchase price is covered by the Buyers down payment and other financing. While not always necessary, the majority of…
Seller FAQs: Owner Financing
Monday, March 14th, 2016The first logical question is what is owner financing? In the most basic terms, Owner financing is a loan given to a Business Buyer that comes from the revenues of the business. The rest of the purchase price is covered by the Buyers down payment and other financing. While not always necessary, the majority of…
Seller FAQs: Time
Monday, March 14th, 2016Business owners are often looking to sell there business in the shortest amount of time possible. Because the sale of businesses is often compared to real estate sales, the expectation is often that the business will sell within a 30-60 day time frame. This is not an accurate expectation, and thus, it can take much…
Seller FAQs: Time
Monday, March 14th, 2016Business owners are often looking to sell their business in the shortest amount of time possible. Because the sale of businesses is often compared to real estate sales, the expectation is often that the business will sell within a 30-60 day time frame. This is not an accurate expectation, and thus, it can take…
Seller FAQs: Determining Business Value
Monday, March 14th, 2016The process to determine business value is both an art and a science. Ultimately, the most accurate value is the amount a buyer is willing to pay for the company and the Business Owner is willing to accept, when neither party is under duress. How Do I Determine the Value of My Business? The first…
The Buyer Dream Team
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016Buying a business is a significant financial event for a buyer, and most certainly not the time to fly solo. You want a team of advisers to guide you through the Business Buying Process as well as someone who can coordinate with your team and the Seller’s team. Typically, you team should consist of a…
Business Purchase Financing: Buyer’s Personal Equity
Tuesday, March 8th, 2016Buying a business is a serious financial decision and it is not uncommon for a potential buyer to not have the purchase price amount of cash on hand. Your personal equity is one of the many options that you can utilize to finance the purchase of a business. One of the most common hurdles that…
Seller FAQs: Confidentiality
Tuesday, March 8th, 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 you did…
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