Selling your lawn care business is not as easy as handing over the keys—it’s about realizing the highest value for what you have built. The buying process is another layer of complexity you may not have taken into account (e.g. a buyer, financing, required legal paperwork, etc.), it often takes a lot longer than what…
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Why You Need a Broker to Sell Your Lawn Care Business
Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Selling a Business in the Digital Age: Strategies That Work in 2025
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025Selling a business has always been a massive milestone, but by 2025, the digital age will have changed how selling is done today. With the evolution of technology, AI-driven analytics, and online platforms, today’s entrepreneurs have tools that help them streamline everything from valuation to closing deals. Whether your business is a brick-and-mortar shop or…
7 Mistakes Owners Make When Selling Their Business
Monday, October 3rd, 2022Business owners should be aware of these 7 mistakes often made when selling a business: 1. Neglecting to run the business during the sales process. The owner of a business can get so involved in the selling process that they slack off once the business is listed for sale and they neglect the day-to-day operation…
Debunking Top 4 Myths About Selling a Business
Friday, August 19th, 2022To the average business owner, there are a lot of preconceived notions about selling their business. Let’s break down the top 4 myths about what it takes to sell a business: MYTH #1: “Selling a Business is Just Like Selling a House.” Selling a business is an entirely…
How Does the Inflation Rate Affect Business Sales?
Tuesday, March 15th, 2022The Cost of Inflation The current inflation rate is the highest it’s been in the last 40 years in the United States. I hear about it every day from business owners. Their employees’ wages, fuel, supplies, taxes, and almost every other cost has increased. When it comes time to sell your business, how does this…
3 Important Things to Keep in Mind When Selling Your Business
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019Understanding the Right Business Decision For You Rising sale prices for businesses have presented sellers with an excellent opportunity to take the leap. In fact, 60 percent of owners are confident that they would receive a favorable sale price if they sold their business today. It can be tempting for owners to jump into a…
How Long Will It Take to Sell My Business?
Monday, April 22nd, 2019How To Sell My Business Fast There are many factors that influence how long your business is on the market. Some factors cannot be controlled, such as the current market condition. However, there are many factors that the seller has control of: Asking price in relation to profit Transparency of the financial information Diversification of…
Is Selling A Business Like Selling My House?
Monday, April 22nd, 2019The short answer is no. Business owners are often looking to sell their business in the shortest amount of time possible. The sale of businesses is often compared to real estate sales and the expectation is often that the business will sell within a 30-60 day time frame. This is not an accurate comparison or…
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…
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