A business rarely goes from healthy to distressed overnight. More often, trouble develops gradually through a series of warning signs that an owner may overlook...
When you’re selling a business, it’s natural to focus on the number you want to receive. But experienced sellers know that a successful transaction involves...
One of the most important decisions a business owner makes when preparing to sell is determining the right asking price. It is natural to want the highest possible...
Many business owners wonder whether their industry will determine how easy it is to sell their business. While certain industries may experience periods of higher...
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...
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...
