Once the decision to sell has been made, the business owner should be aware of the variety of possible business buyers. Just as small business itself has become...
Today’s independent business marketplace attracts a wide variety of buyers eager for a piece of ownership action. Buyers of small businesses are most likely...
In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have it fall apart. There are reasons this happens, and, once...
The following is some basic information for anyone considering purchasing a business. Is may also be of interest to anyone thinking of selling their business. The...
Surveys have shown that a seller who asks for all cash, receives on average only 70 percent of his or her asking price, while sellers who accept terms receive on...
When a buyer is sufficiently interested in your business, he or she will, or should, submit an offer in writing. This offer or proposal may have one or more...
A buyer will want up-to-date financial information. If you use accountants, you can work with them on making current information available. If you are using an...
Business brokers are the professionals who will facilitate the successful sale of your business. It is important that you understand just what a professional...
It generally takes, on average, between five to eight months to sell most businesses. Keep in mind that an average is just that. Some businesses will take longer to...
It may be advisable to have an attorney review the legal documents. It is important, however, that the attorney you hire is familiar with the business buying...
A professional business broker can be helpful in many ways. They can provide you with a selection of different and, in many cases, unique businesses, including many...
When you find a business, the business broker will be able to answer many of your questions immediately or will research them for you. Once you get your preliminary...
