Prepare for Your Exit When You Launch Your Business
You’ll often hear business brokers and M&A advisors say that the right time to prepare for your exit is when you first launch. By that
Market Pulse Reports
One of the most informative tools regarding the latest news affecting the industry is the Market Pulse Report. The Market Pulse Report is a quarterly publication produced by the joint efforts of the International Business Brokers Association, the M&A Source, and the Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project. The publication’s focus is providing the most accurate and current information for Main Street and Lower Middle Market transactions. The executive summaries for The Market Pulse Report for the last decade can be found here.
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The Different Buyers You Might Encounter
If you’re selling a business for the first time, you might have a preconceived notion of the type of buyer that’s most likely to purchase
The Complexities of Business Valuations
Many buyers and sellers are not aware of the complexities that go into appraisals for businesses. To get the most accurate results, a business needs
Why Do Sellers Often Face an Array of Surprises?
Experts recommend that sellers prepare years before they plan to put their businesses up for sale, and there are many good reasons why they make
The Importance of Owner Flexibility
You shouldn’t expect to sell your company overnight. For every company that sells quickly, there are a hundred that take many months or even years
The Main Reasons Why the Sale of Your Business Can Fall Through
Selling any business can be complicated. Finding the right buyer is one hurdle that must be overcome. However, even once the right buyer has been
Help Buyers to Understand How You Excel
No business is perfect, but when you are preparing your business to be sold, it is imperative that you lead with your strengths. That’s why
Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Purchasing a Business
Truly understanding a business is much like understanding the condition of a car. It is necessary for a skilled mechanic to “pop the hood” to
Take These Steps Before Buying a Business
If you’re buying a business, you might be feeling overwhelmed about all the details that are involved, especially if it’s your first business. Buying a
Why You Should Address Your Company’s Weaknesses Head On
By spotting your company’s weaknesses you can take steps to remedy them and improve operations, however, this is only the beginning of the benefits derived