Seller Articles
A Seller’s Dilemma
When one sells their house, the best deal is usually the highest price. When one decides to sell their business, there may be other factors to consider. Many buyers are similar to the “overlooked” buyer described below, serious and qualified; and most sales of businesses are win-win transactions. However, there are a few exceptions, and…
Read MoreRecognizing Symptoms of Burnout and How a Business Broker Can Help
Burnout affects many business owners. Sometimes the best solution is to sell the business before it begins to suffer as a result. While potential buyers may find business burnout an unlikely reason to sell, it is considered a valid reason. Cashing out sooner rather than later will help you avoid devaluing your business and being…
Read MoreA Look at the Market Pulse Report
The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&A advisors regularly utilize to better understand the business landscape. The most recent survey was conducted April 1st to April 15th 2022 and had 360 broker and advisor respondents. It also marked the 40th edition of the…
Read More3 Ways to Make Your Business Appealing to Buyers
If you are like most business owners, you have never sold a business before and might not have a clear idea of what the process is like. We recommend preparing your business in a way that makes the sale and transition process as easy for your buyer as possible. It should come as no surprise…
Read MoreWhat Should You Expect When Your Business is Up for Sale?
Oftentimes, business owners feel unprepared for the length and complexity involved in selling a business. While you may have successfully sold a house or even a car before, it should come as no surprise that the experience of selling your business is far different. Let’s take a look at some of the things you should…
Read More3 Key Decisions to Make Before Selling Your Business
It may seem as though these is a practically endless list of decisions to make before you sell your business. The more that you can think through the various aspects involved in advance, the better off you will be. Of course, many of these decisions are quite complicated and will impact not only the amount…
Read More4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report
BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell has teamed with a range of experienced business brokers who are covering topics relevant to business owners, buyers, and sellers. For example, they feature articles that focus on how to…
Read MoreThe True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion
Many people assume they know what “fairness opinion” means because they are familiar with the term “fair market value.” Fair market value refers to a price that is reasonable for both a buyer and seller in an open and competitive market. However, a fairness opinion is quite different. This term refers to a report that…
Read MorePreparing Your Business for Sale
Preparing your business for sale may feel overwhelming at first. But this process is very important as it will help ensure that you receive a reasonable rate when you sell your business in New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine. You can rest assured that all the work that you…
Read MoreThe Legal Side of Your Transaction
It should come as no surprise that legal issues can quickly pop up during the buying and selling process. If you’re planning to sell your business, it’s important to think through these matters ahead of time so you don’t accidentally fall into any common traps that can affect unprepared sellers. When you work with an…
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