Posts Tagged ‘selling business’
Selling Your Business? Expect the Unexpected!
According to the experts, a business owner should lay the groundwork for selling at about the same time as he or she first opens the door for business. Great advice, but it rarely happens. Most sales of businesses are event-driven; i.e., an event or circumstance such as partnership problems, divorce, health, or just plain burn-out…
Read MoreA Listing Agreement is More than Just a Piece of Paper
In order to sell one’s business using the services of a business broker, a listing agreement is almost always required. For the owner of the business, signing the agreement legally authorizes the sale of the business. This simple act of signing represents the end of ownership. For some business owners, it means heading into uncharted…
Read MoreCommon Mistakes Sellers Make
The following are common mistakes sellers make: • They neglect to run their business during the sales process. – The owner of a business with sales under the $20 million range can get so involved in the selling process that they neglect the day-to-day operation of the business. • They don’t understand the “real” value of their business. –…
Read MorePoints to Ponder for Sellers
So you’ve finally decided it’s time to sell your business. It’s natural to have many questions pertaining to the process of selling – but are you asking the right questions? Here are a few points to ponder for sellers: Who best understands my business? When interviewing intermediaries to represent the sale of your firm, it…
Read MoreIs Your Company Hiding an Orphan?
Does your business have an orphan product or service that is doing okay, but doesn’t seem to fit into your core business? Many companies, private equity groups and even some individual buyers are seeking product lines to augment existing ones, or even to build a business around. Here are just a few of the reasons…
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