When business owners hear the term goodwill, they often assume it simply means having a good reputation. While reputation certainly plays a role, goodwill has a...
When business owners begin thinking about selling, it’s easy to picture a single type of buyer. In reality, businesses attract a wide variety of buyers, each with...
Selling a business isn’t just about finding someone with the financial resources to make an offer. It’s about finding the right buyer; someone who is confident...
For many business owners, the business is their largest financial asset. Yet surprisingly, many couldn’t tell you what it’s worth. That may not seem like a...
Starting a business with a friend, colleague, or someone in your family can feel uncomplicated at first. Because a level of trust already exists, business owners...
Successful Deals Rely on Questions At the heart of any good deal is a series of questions. Selecting a business that is right for you is about asking the right...
Have You Investigated These Key Points Maintaining a cool head is essential when buying any business. Many businesses may seem like an excellent opportunity at...
If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage or loan, you’re likely already quite familiar with the concept of collateral. Collateral is an asset that is pledged to...
Receiving an offer on your business is a major milestone, but experienced buyers, sellers, and advisors know that an accepted offer is only one step in the...
For some people, owning a business is a clear “no.” For others, it’s a persistent idea they can’t quite shake: the appeal of building something on their own...
We’ve had this conversation more times than we can count: an owner is finally ready to sell, but the business they’re bringing to market is no longer the...
Ask a business owner what their company sold for and they’ll give you one number. Ask them what they actually walked away with — after debt payoff, taxes, the...
