Should 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 consideration are, do they have the capabilities and interest to…
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 and…
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 sale 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 MoreHow long does it take to sell a company?
Selling a Company | Why do some deals fall apart?
If you tried to sell your company, maybe you had an accepted offer that seemed like it was going to close and it didn’t. Or maybe you are considering the possibility of selling your company and want to learn about the process so you can be aware of the reasons why some deals fall apart.…
Read MoreHow to choose a Business Broker to Sell your Company
Choosing a 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 discuss some of the criteria that are…
Read MoreHow to Sell a Business Quickly
The average business takes 6 to 10 months to sell. But every year we sell some businesses 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 quickly, we are going to examine some of the factors that lead to…
Read MoreHow to work with Business Brokers to Buy a Business
The goal of this article is to provide potential buyers with information that will assist them in establishing good relationships with business brokers that will lead to a successful purchase of a business. We’ll also cover some of the misconceptions that potential buyers have about working with Business Brokers to buy a business. Working with…
Read MoreWhat 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 MoreHow to Buy and Merge a Business With Mine
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…
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