Posts by Blake Taylor
How to Sell your Business for the Highest Price
When a Business Owner considers selling their company, one of the things they are concerned with is: How can I sell my business for the highest price? There are a lot of factors that go into how much a business will sell for. Based on 17 years of selling companies, we provide you with some…
Read MoreHow do I keep the sale of my business confidential?
If you are considering selling your business, you probably are wondering: How do I keep the sale of my business confidential? That’s an important question because you don’t want your employees, customers, competitors, or suppliers to know that your business is for sale. It’s much better to let them know after a deal is completed.…
Read More10 Reasons why business owners decide to sell their company
Typically the decision to sell a profitable company is not an easy one for a business owner. In many cases, there are several reasons why someone decides to sell. The reason to sell can make a difference in how quickly you want to sell and how long of a transition period you will provide to…
Read MoreWho is the best buyer for my Company?
There are a lot of factors that determine who is the best buyer for your company. Part of it depends on your goals. Some business owners think they know exactly who the right buyer is. However, we find that it is important to keep an open mind. The buyer that you think is perfect may…
Read MoreShould I Sell my Company myself or hire a Business Broker?
If you own a company and are thinking about retiring, then you may be wondering: Should I sell my company myself or hire a business broker? You may be deciding whether to pass your business down to one or more of your family members. Some considerations are, do they have the capabilities and interest to…
Read MoreHow long does it take to sell a company?
What are the Fees for Selling a Business?
Should I pay an upfront fee for selling my business? You have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are thinking of retiring. The question is how should you go about selling your business and what types of fees can you expect to pay? Some Mergers & Acquisitions firms and…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between Business Brokers & M&A firms?
If you are considering selling your business, you may be wondering what the difference is between Business Brokers and M&A firms. They both handle the sale of businesses. To make matters more confusing, some advisory firms that handle the sale of businesses are a combination of an M&A firm and a Business Broker. We’ll compare…
Read MoreHow much is my Business Worth?
If you are wondering “How much is my business worth?”, we’ll provide some guidelines for how companies are valued. If you are considering buying a business, this article also will provide some information on how companies are valued. There are a lot of factors that go into what a company will sell for. We outline…
Read MoreTransitioning from Business Ownership to Retirement
If you are in your 60s or 70s and own a business, you may be thinking about retirement at some point. But for many business owners, this can be a scary thought. What do you do with all of your time? Will you miss running the business and seeing the employees every day? Fortunately, there…
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