When the sale of a business falls apart, everyone involved in the transaction is disappointed – usually. Sometimes the reasons are insurmountable, and other...
A recent study revealed that only about 28 percent of family businesses have developed a succession plan. Here are a few tips for family-owned businesses...
Consider two different companies in virtually the same industry. Both companies have an EBITDA of $6 million – but, they have very different valuations. One is...
It has often been said that valuing companies is an art, not a science. When a buyer considers the purchase of a company, three main things are almost always...
What is a reasonable price for private companies Putting a price on privately-held companies is more complicated than placing a value or price on a publicly-held...
What is a business worth Many courts and the Internal Revenue Service have defined fair market value as: “The amount at which property would exchange between a...
These are the top 10 mistakes made by business sellers: Neglecting the day-to-day running of their business with the reasoning that it will sell tomorrow....
Selling one’s business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, “seller’s remorse” is one of the major reasons that deals don’t close. The...
The median sales of a company going public has gone from an average $15 million in 1999 and 2000 to $164 million in 2004. Smaller companies have decided not to go...
Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to...
The following is some basic information for anyone considering buying a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The more...
One of the first things you need to accomplish when you decide to sell your business is a valuation. A valuation will inform you on how to properly price...
