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Divorce: What Happens to the Family Business?
Divorce: Who Buys, Who Sells? Last week’s post was about the importance of having a buy-sell agreement in place so that the business can transition smoothly in the event of the death or disability of
Selling a Business: Partner Buyout
Selling a Business: Partner Buyout We’ve consulted with many businesses – mature ones and startups – over the years on everything from developing business and marketing plans to expansion strategies and raising capital. One of
Selling a Business: What Multiples Matter?
Selling a Business: Using Multiples to Find Value Business owners that are semi-literate about selling a business often come to us with some pretty wild ideas about what their business is worth. Some expect the
Buying a Business: Three Reasons to Keep it Confidential!
Buying a Business: Should You Keep Your Purchase Confidential? If you are considering buying a business – and especially if you’re about to close on the deal – your natural inclination is likely to be
Buy a Business: Why Use a Broker
Want to Buy A Business? Use a Business Broker If you want to buy a business, you might consider using a business broker. Why? Well, there are many reasons but let’s clarify a few things
Business Brokers: Finding the Financing
Show Me The Money! If you’re a business broker – or the buyer or seller of a business – you know that the only way a deal gets done is if the money is found
Business Brokers: Dealing With Tire Kickers
Are Your “Buyers” Really Buyers? If you’re a business broker – or if you want to become a business broker – you know that there are few ways to waste more time than with “buyers”
Business Brokers: Problems with Financials
Funky Financials Well, I’m a day late on this post and I apologize. Things have been a bit hectic out here in Paradise but I’m catching up, little by little. I should be back on
Business Broker: Working with Real Estate Agents
The Business Broker and Real Estate Agents Professional business brokers are still a relatively unknown breed. Many business owners, especially the owners of Main Street businesses, have no idea that professional business brokers exist or
Main Street vs Middle Market: What’s the Difference?
What’s the Difference Between “Main Street” and “Middle Market” Businesses? Even within the business brokerage and M&A industry, there is no standard definition of a Main Street business or a Middle Market business. Ask ten
