A Seller’s Dilemma
When one sells their house, the best deal is usually the highest price. When one decides to sell their business, there may be other factors
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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A Look at the Market Pulse Report
The Market Pulse Report Survey is a resource that has a variety of information that business brokers and M&A advisors regularly utilize to better understand
3 Ways to Make Your Business Appealing to Buyers
If you are like most business owners, you have never sold a business before and might not have a clear idea of what the process
Three Reasons Why You Might Want to Own a Business
Have you been thinking that business ownership is for you? Many people are committed to the idea of owning a business and work hard to
4 Takeaways from the Latest BizBuySell Quarterly Report
BizBuySell is an online resource that focuses on offering unique content that specifically addresses the needs of buyers and sellers. To make this happen, BizBuySell
The True Meaning of a Fairness Opinion
Many people assume they know what “fairness opinion” means because they are familiar with the term “fair market value.” Fair market value refers to a
Telling the Story of Your Business
Often selling a business comes down to storytelling. The buyer and seller are the main characters of the story that is being told. The seller
Is it Possible to Buy a Business Without Collateral?
When it comes to getting a loan, you can be certain that a bank will want collateral. This is true for both personal and business
How Sellers Can Boost Their Levels of Success
Many buyers view a publicly-held company as virtually being an open book with at least a modest level of transparency, whereas privately-held companies reveal much
Why Businesses Get into Trouble
No two companies are quite alike, and this also means that there are many reasons why companies can fall into trouble. While the number of