Shareholders, employees, clients – these are all important individuals to keep in mind at every stage of a business – but you should also be thinking about your buyer. When it comes time to sell your business, you want to be prepared. Investors expect to be given a clear vision for your exit, including when, […]
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Whether you’re in need of start-up funds for a new business, capital to expand a current company, or money to get you through the next quarter, knowing the difference between business loans and business lines of credit is key. Typically used to finance the purchase of a major asset, business loans allow you to add […]
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Regardless of your level of investment in a business, it’s imperative to educate yourself long before you enter the negotiation process, taking into consideration factors such as levels of sales, costs, profits, etc. Once you have evaluated your research and solidified your decision to move forward, only then can you go ahead and make an […]
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A quick Google search reveals a plethora of tools designed to increase your efficiency. While having choice is a good thing – it’s easy to try out too many tools and feel overwhelmed. Our team has tested dozens of tools throughout our careers, and we’ve rounded up our top tools for the M&A industry. If […]
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In our last blog post, we reviewed the steps you should take to prepare your business for a sale. Once you have an understanding of the prep work that goes into a sale, you are ready to think of these steps in getting your company sold: Step 1 – Understand Your Realistic Range of Value […]
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If you’re considering selling your business – and want the best offer – the time to start preparing is now. There is a lot of work that goes into a successful sale, and we can help. This post will review the steps you should take to prepare your business for a sale, and our next […]
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Guest Blog Post By: Rob Slee, Author of Time Really Is Money I grew up in a family that owned and operated businesses. My dad was a serial entrepreneur, with all of the good and bad that such a title bestows. Behaving as a functioning family is tough enough; throwing a business into the mix […]
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Finding the right M&A advisor is key to successfully meeting your goals. The first step in establishing such a relationship is to understand the role that an advisor plays. While the term varies from region to region, the typical advisor positions their client – a selling company – as a strategic fit for target buyers, […]
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Most business owners have had their fair share of practice in negotiation, between managing and finalizing contracts for vendors, clients, and even contractors and employees. But when it comes to negotiating the sale of your business, it’s best to take a step back and consider where you may need to brush up on your skills. […]
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For many business owners, there comes an appropriate time to step away and hand over operations to a new owner. If you decide that selling your business is the right exit strategy, you may find yourself with a variety of different buyer options – and then it’s decision time. Should you sell to someone within […]
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