The number one mistake business owners make in selling their company is not preparing soon enough. Whether you want to sell your company now or in the next 5 years, these are 5 steps to maximize and increase the value of your business. These issues are critical. Proper preparation will enhance the value of your…
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5 Things to Do NOW to Increase the Value of Your Business
Friday, March 19th, 2021
Today’s Business Buyer
Wednesday, April 20th, 2016There is an old saying that goes something like this: “The worst day of working for yourself is better than the best day of working for someone else.” As a business owner, you know this to be true. It is a message we deliver to buyers every day. The business buyer of today is a…
Increasing the Value of Your Business
Monday, April 18th, 2016Recently, we discussed developing an exit strategy for your business. Now that you have begun reflecting on how you want to exit your business on your terms: How can you get the most value for your business when you do implement your exit strategy? As a business owner, you deserve to get the most money for…
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…
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: 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: 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…
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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