Is 2022 a good year to sell a business?
Based on our fast start in 2022 and our record year in 2021, this year is definitely shaping up to be an excellent year to sell a business. In less than two weeks of 2022, we have already closed three deals, and our revenue was up over 50% in 2021 compared to 2020. And boding…
Read MoreList of the Best Business Brokers in the United States
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 MoreHow to Sell a Business Quickly
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 MoreChecklist for selling a business
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 MoreHow to Protect Yourself When Selling Your Business
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 MoreHow much is my Business Worth?
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 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 MoreWhat are the Fees for Selling a Business?
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 MoreHow long does it take to sell a company?
Below you will find the updated text format of the information in the infographic above. Be sure to read the content below as we will update it to fit more recent information. How Long Does It Take To Sell A Business Many business owners want to know how long it will…
Read MoreBuy or Sell a Company with Recurring Revenue
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 MoreQuestions that Buyers Ask when purchasing a Business
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?
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 More8 Steps to Transition a Business to Another Owner
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 MoreWho is the Best Middle Market Business Broker?
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 MoreWhat is included in the Sale of a Business – Q & A
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 More14 things to do 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 our years of experience selling companies, we provide you with…
Read MoreHow to handle your emotions when selling your business
Emotions come into play in most things in life. However, selling your business is likely to generate more emotions than most other experiences. This is because you usually have spent a lot of time working in your company and have a lot invested financially and psychologically. The sale of your company may represent the largest…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Business Broker to Sell your Company
Finding the right Business Broker or M&A firm to sell your company is an important decision. There are many good Business Brokers and M&A firms out there, but just because they’re good doesn’t mean they are the right fit to sell your company. In the 11 tips below, we’ll give you some ideas on how…
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 More8 Things to consider before you decide to sell your business
There are many things to consider before you decide to sell your business. Some of them are financial, some are emotional, and some involve the business sales process. Having worked with sellers for almost 20 years, we have a lot of insights into this area and can give you some factors to consider before you…
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