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...
When a business changes hands, the lease attached to it can be just as important as the business itself. This is especially true for restaurants, retail stores,...
Selling a business is a major financial transaction, but many deals collapse over issues that have little to do with price. Buyers, sellers, attorneys, accountants,...
A deal may first look attractive on paper. However, without digging deeper, you may risk problems that are not immediately visible. We recommend always being...
