List of the Best Business Brokers in the United States Edit
There are a number of lists of the best business brokers in the United States. We’ll provide information on the different lists of business brokers and some of the criteria they use to put business brokers on their list. We’ll also discuss which business brokers’ names show up consistently on the lists of top business…
Read MoreChecklist for selling a business Edit
The decision to sell your business is usually one of the most important decisions you will ever make. So it helps to prepare properly for this with the right checklist to sell your business. With over 18 years of experience in selling companies, we’ll provide a checklist of 10 items to consider when selling your…
Read MoreShould I Sell My Company Myself or Hire A Business Broker? Edit
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 to Sell a Business Quickly Edit
The average business takes 6 to 10 months to sell. But every year we sell some companies in only a couple of months, and some businesses take a year or more to sell. If you were wondering how to sell a business fast, we will examine some of the factors that lead to one business…
Read MoreWhat are the Fees for Selling a Business? Edit
You have worked long and hard to build up your business, and now you are thinking of retiring. How should you go about selling your business, and what types of fees can you expect to pay? Some Mergers & Acquisitions firms and Business Brokers charge an upfront fee or a retainer fee, and some only…
Read MoreWho is the Best Middle Market Business Broker? Edit
Are you considering selling a middle-market company? If so, you are probably looking for the best business broker to handle the sale of your middle-market company. Before discussing who the best lower middle-market business brokers are, we need to know what the lower middle market is? In most cases, the middle market is defined by…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Merging a Business Edit
When deciding to merge multiple businesses together is the right move for you and your companies, it helps to examine the pros and cons of mergers. Understanding what’s at stake and the potential advantages your decision can have will help you choose the right option for your business. Let’s take a look at the pros…
Read MoreWhat Happens To My Business’s Money When I Sell My Company? Edit
Technically anything can happen to your business’s cash based on the terms of your sale agreement or sale contract. However, you probably want to know what usually happens with your business’s money when you sell it? Typically you keep the money from your business. All of it? That depends. You know your business cannot function…
Read More10 Reasons why business owners decide to sell their company Edit
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 MoreHow to Buy and Merge a Business With Mine Edit
When you merge your business with another business or businesses, you consolidate two or more companies into one. You can compare a merger to a marriage. The companies involved in the merger join their assets, staff and other resources together, forming a new legal entity. As with a marriage, things can go well for the…
Read MoreHow much is my Business Worth? Edit
If you wonder, “How much is my business worth?” or “What is the actual value of my business?” We will help provide some guidelines for how companies are valued. We also provide a business valuation to the companies we help sell. Our years of experience selling businesses for their optimal value have allowed us to…
Read MoreBuy or Sell a Company with Recurring Revenue Edit
If you are thinking of buying or selling a company, you may have heard the term: recurring revenue. But what exactly is recurring revenue? Recurring Revenue is the part of a company’s revenue that is expected to continue in the future. It is not necessarily guaranteed to continue in the future, but it’s much more…
Read MoreWhat is included in the Sale of a Business – Q & A Edit
There are many different things that can be included in the sale of a business. We’ll discuss what is typically included in the sale price so that you will know what to expect and be prepared to negotiate effectively. When buying or selling a business, many things are negotiable. When a seller is comparing two…
Read More8 Steps to Transition a Business to Another Owner Edit
Every year, over 500,000 businesses change hands. This figure is only expected to increase in the coming years as baby boomers retire and sell their companies. Purchasing an existing business is an enticing business tactic since it allows you to become an entrepreneur without starting from scratch. You get to avoid all the pain points associated…
Read MoreWhat’s the Difference between Business Brokers & M&A firms? Edit
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 long does it take to sell a company? Edit
How Long Does It Take To Sell A Business? Many business owners want to know how long it will take to sell their company. While no one can give you an exact amount of time, we’ll discuss some of the factors that go into the length of time it takes…
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself When Selling Your Business Edit
You’ve built your company from the ground up and have successfully led it through the ups and downs over the years. Now, you’re ready to do something different, whether that’s trying a new industry, pursuing another passion, or retiring. You want to sell your business so a new owner can carry on its legacy. You…
Read MoreQuestions that Buyers Ask when purchasing a Business Edit
After marketing your business for sale, you now have interested buyers. Those buyers will have questions before they purchase your business. And, before you speak with the buyer you want to be prepared for the questions that they might ask you. If you are an interested buyer, below is a great resource on questions to…
Read MoreSelling your Company: Asset Sale or Stock Sale? Edit
If you are contemplating selling your company, you may have heard the terms asset sale or stock sale. We’ll discuss the nature of each type of sale and describe when a deal might lead to a stock sale versus an asset sale. First, we’ll discuss an asset sale because that is the most common form…
Read MoreInc. 5000 recognizes Synergy Business Brokers Edit
Synergy Business Brokers is pleased to announce that we are on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the United States for 2022. And we are the Fastest Growing Business Brokerage on the list. We are grateful to our clients, M&A brokers, and support staff for making this happen. Inc. Magazine and…
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