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Small Business Buyer’s Wish List
We recently presented a wish list for a typical seller of a small business. Now, it's the buyer's turn. Entrepreneurs – whether they are buyers or sellers – generally agree on several factors that make the business transfer process more seamless overall. A buyer...
Small Business Seller’s Wish List
Today we are offering a wish list for a typical seller of a small business. Entrepreneurs who are selling their companies, as well as those looking to purchase, generally agree on what would make the process more seamless overall. What the seller wants: A qualified...
What Matters Most to Business Buyers?
An established business has much to offer a prospective buyer. A proven product or service exists, as well as a customer base. Typically, there are experienced employees and managers in place (and many choose to remain with the company after the sale is complete)....
Murphy Business Broker Explains the Process of Selling Your Business Step by Step
Anyone selling a business should be considering the elements of the sales process. Business brokers are invaluable in each of these considerations: Think It Through – Know What You Want Do you want to retire completely or continue to have a hand or profit in the...
IS YOUR BUSINESS READY TO BE SOLD?
Two recent discussions are worth considering when thinking of about selling your business. One gentleman wants to sell his business to a couple employees in a couple of years and the other wants to sell in 10 years. TWO YEAR GOAL: A moderately successful business...
If You Are Truly Ready to Sell, Ask Yourself These Questions
If I sell the business now, will I get enough money to satisfy my needs? Will I really improve my personal financial position, or should I wait a little bit longer? Define priorities: Do I want an all-cash deal, so that I can wash my hands and be done with the...
6 Overlooked Benefits of a Company Valuation
Most business owners seek a valuation for their company when there’s an immediate need — they’re ready to sell or raise capital now, or they have a shareholder that is being bought out or gifting equity to family. But valuations can be useful whether a deal is...
What DO Your Employees Want?
I have very fond memories of my first “real” job. After all, this was my initial step into the real world: no longer did I receive cash for a few hours of watching someone’s children; I now had my hands on an official paycheck – complete with my social security...
In Case of Emergency, is Your Small Business Prepared?
Natural disasters may hit at any time of the year, but the recent wildfires in Colorado and derecho (line of violent thunderstorms) that cut a path across the Midwest and mid-Atlantic have made Americans aware that the atmosphere is often very unstable during the...
Your First Conversation with the Seller: Making the Most of It
Prospective business buyers often make the terrible mistake of being overzealous when talking with a seller for the first time. I get it; you’re excited. Perhaps you have spent a ton of time looking at listings and do not want to waste any time on potential businesses...